The Treasury Department of Rio Grande do Norte (SEFAZ-RN) published, last Friday (20), Ordinance-SEI nº 241, which establishes rules to prevent money laundering in the lottery sector of Rio Grande do Norte. The standard also covers measures related to combating the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
The text defines policies, procedures and control mechanisms that must be adopted by lottery operators, with the aim of expanding the monitoring of operations and standardizing integrity practices in the sector.
According to the executive secretary of the Revenue, Jane Araújo, the measures follow the provisions of Law No. 9,613 of 1998, which deals with preventing and combating financial crimes in the country.
The regulations are also aligned with the guidelines of the Financial Activities Control Council and the Prizes and Betting Secretariat.
Among the expected requirements are the implementation of compliance and governance programs, the identification and registration of bettors — including politically exposed persons (PEPs) —, in addition to monitoring and reporting suspicious operations to Coaf, through Siscoaf. The standard also determines the maintenance of records of operations for at least five years.
The ordinance comes into force within 30 days of publication. The rules related to inspection, monitoring and application of sanctions come into force from June 1, 2026. Non-compliance may result in penalties provided for in federal legislation, such as fines and administrative proceedings.
The measure integrates the process of regulating state lotteries and establishes parameters for the operation of the Lotto Potiguar.
Fonte: Gaming365 – Brasil
