Financial Fakery, Toxic Culture Raised at Star Inquiry

Published on April 16, 2024

Whistleblower allegations that Star casino’s boardroom leaders adopted a “fight-back stance” to regulators are being investigated, while an inquiry has been told an executive was urged to fluff company figures. The Star Entertainment Group is facing a second probe, led by Adam Bell SC, into its suitability to run the key Sydney facility after concerns were raised the company was not proactively implementing reforms. An initial investigation, also led by Mr. Bell, found Star unfit to hold a casino licence following revelations of a notorious gang-linked junket operator running an illicit cage within a premium gaming room and Chinese debit-card transactions being disguised as hotel expenses....

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