Australia: Star did ‘covert’ ops to stop public probe

An inquiry has been told Star Entertainment did urgent covert work in a bid to prevent public hearings into the embattled gambling giant.

Outgoing Star Entertainment chairman John O’Neill reassured casino top brass that the gambling company was doing “covert” work in a bid to stop public hearings into allegations of mismanagement, an inquiry has been told.

Mr O’Neill on Tuesday continued his testimony at the inquiry examining whether the gaming company is fit to keep its Sydney casino licence.

The inquiry, helmed by Adam Bell SC, is probing Star after allegations it enabled suspected money laundering, organised crime, fraud and foreign interference at its venues, including its Sydney casino.

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