Star has announced the resignation of its CEO, with the board accepting the decision. Bekier will step down immediately and work with Star to transition his responsibilities.
The final departure date for Bekier as chief executive is yet to be determined, with Star promising to provide further updates in the future. The resignation comes as a response to a review into Star’s Sydney casino, which has been under scrutiny for possible breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws.
Upon resigning, Bekier stated that he is accountable for the company’s processes, policies, people, and culture as managing director and CEO. He acknowledged the need to take responsibility for any failings and therefore decided to step down.
- Allegations raised during the hearings include senior managers at Star Sydney purposefully deceiving regulators over illegal cash transactions in a junket room.
- Star initially dismissed claims of anti-money laundering failings and ties to organized crime as misleading.
Public hearings into the alleged misconduct at Star Sydney are ongoing.
