Judge Raises Concerns Over Expert Reports in Entain-AUSTRAC Case
Justice Cameron Moore criticises both sides' experts for over-reliance on questionable sources in the ongoing Entain vs AUSTRAC proceedings.
A Federal Court judge who recently imposed a AU$260 million penalty on The Star Entertainment has expressed dissatisfaction with expert reports submitted in the separate case between Entain and AUSTRAC.
Justice Cameron Moore reportedly criticised experts on both sides of the Entain vs AUSTRAC dispute for placing excessive reliance on certain materials, according to media reports. The specific nature of the criticised sources has not been fully detailed in public filings.
The observations come days after Justice Moore handed down the record fine to The Star Entertainment for serious compliance failures, marking one of the largest civil penalties in Australian gambling history.
Legal experts suggest the judge's comments could delay proceedings in the Entain case, as both parties may need to reassess their expert evidence. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has been pursuing enforcement action against the gambling giant for alleged anti-money laundering breaches.
Neither Entain nor AUSTRAC has publicly responded to the judge's remarks. The case continues in the Federal Court.
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