Woman charged in money laundering investigation, Brisbane

Detectives from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group yesterday charged a 45-year-old woman as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering activity.

The Kelvin Grove woman was yesterday issued with a notice to appear charged with one count each of money laundering and possession of tainted property (cash).

The charges follow a five-month investigation that commenced after police received reports of suspicious transactions at a Brisbane casino.

Police will allege in July the woman purchased casino chips with $40,000 cash believed to be from the proceeds of crime.

As part of the investigation, detectives issued a search warrant on a Kelvin Grove residence on August 15, where $260,000 cash was seized, along with financial…