Macau Sees Rise in Gaming-Related Crimes Amid New Illegal Money Exchange Laws
Macau experienced a significant uptick in gaming-related criminal investigations during the first quarter of 2025, with authorities reporting 567 cases—a 61.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This surge primarily reflects the impact of recently enacted legislation targeting illegal money exchange operations, known locally as “money exchangers,” which came into force in late October 2024. New legislation […]
Macau experienced a significant uptick in gaming-related criminal investigations during the first quarter of 2025, with authorities reporting 567 cases—a 61.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This surge primarily reflects the impact of recently enacted legislation targeting illegal money exchange operations, known locally as “money exchangers,” which came into force in late October 2024. New legislation […]
