Kyrgyz Financial Intelligence Classifies Gambling Sector as High Risk

In Kyrgyzstan, the Financial Intelligence Service (GСФР) classified gambling activities (casinos, online casinos, electronic casinos) and related transactions as high risk.

Gambling Activities in the High-Risk Category

The list states that operations related to the gambling industry fall into a higher risk category. This includes land-based casinos, online casinos, and electronic casinos.

Companies in the Gambling Sector

Legal entities operating in the gambling sector are also identified as high-risk clients for financial institutions and organizations classified as non-financial entities.

Transaction Monitoring in Anti-Money Laundering Measures

The classification of gambling activities as high risk is linked to measures aimed at preventing money laundering.

Operations Included in the List

The list also includes transactions that may be used to move funds or process payments without transparent identification.

Additional High-Risk Activities

Other types of activities are also included in the list and classified as higher risk.

Financial Operations and Technologies

The list includes dropper activity, anonymous deposit and payment methods, transactions involving virtual assets, and crypto crowdfunding — including ICO, IDO, token sales, and NFT.

Use of Devices and Networks

The document also mentions the use of multiple devices, frequent changes of IP addresses, and the use of foreign VPN services.