AML/CFT Policy
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) AND COUNTERING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM (CFT) POLICY
Company: 21Orbit N.V. Effective Date: June 27, 2026 Version: 1.0
1. Introduction and Commitment
21Orbit N.V. is fully committed to preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. As a CGA licensee under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), we comply with all applicable Curaçao laws, including:
- National Ordinance on Identification when Rendering Services (LID)
- National Ordinance on the Reporting of Unusual Transactions (LMOT)
- CGA AML/CFT Policy and Guidelines (2025)
- AML reporting system requirements
This policy applies to all operations, employees, contractors, affiliates, and third parties.
2. Legal and Regulatory Framework
The Company adheres to:
- LOK (National Ordinance on Games of Chance)
- LID and LMOT (as amended)
- CGA directives and risk-based approach
- FATF Recommendations and Caribbean FATF (CFATF) standards
- Sanctions regimes (UN, EU, and others)
3. Risk-Based Approach
We implement a documented risk-based approach:
- Business Risk Assessment (BRA): Annual assessment covering customers, products, delivery channels, geography, and technology (including crypto).
- Customer Risk Assessment (CRA): Players are classified as Low, Medium, or High risk. Higher-risk customers receive Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
4. Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Standard CDD: At registration or before NAf 4,000 cumulative deposits/transactions:
- Full name, date of birth, residential address, email, phone
- Government-issued photo ID verification
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for:
- High-risk jurisdictions
- Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
- Large or unusual transactions
- Crypto deposits
- Source of funds / source of wealth verification required
- Ongoing monitoring of player activity.
Accounts are frozen or closed if CDD cannot be completed.
5. PEP, Sanctions & Adverse Media Screening
- Screening at onboarding and ongoing (real-time where possible).
- UN, EU, and other sanctions lists.
- PEP status triggers mandatory EDD and senior management approval.
6. Transaction Monitoring
- Automated systems monitor for red flags such as:
- Rapid deposit/withdrawal cycles
- Structuring to avoid thresholds
- Inconsistent betting patterns
- Crypto mixer or high-risk wallet involvement
- Unusual transactions are investigated and reported.
7. Reporting of Unusual Transactions
8. Crypto / Virtual Asset Requirements
- Crypto accepted only for gambling activity.
- Strict segregation of player, operational, and treasury wallets.
- Blockchain analytics tools for wallet screening and transaction monitoring.
- Enhanced due diligence for crypto transactions.
- Compliance with CGA Crypto Guidelines (phased implementation).
9. Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
The Company appoints an independent MLRO (Compliance Officer) who:
- Oversees the AML/CTF program
- Has direct access to senior management
- Ensures staff training and internal reporting
- Files UTRs with goAML
10. Staff Training and Awareness
- Mandatory initial and annual training for all staff.
- Specialized training for customer-facing and compliance roles.
- Records of training are maintained.
11. Record Keeping
- CDD, transaction, and monitoring records retained for a minimum of 5 years (or longer as required by law).
- Records are secure, searchable, and available to the CGA upon request.
12. Internal Controls and Auditing
- Independent audits of the AML/CTF program.
- Annual policy review or upon regulatory changes.
- Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action and regulatory reporting.
13. Policy Approval
This policy is approved by senior management and forms part of the Company’s licensing obligations.