Asojuegos Examines AI and Virtual Assets at 11th LAFT Congress
Colombia.- 2 October 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com The Colombian Association of Gaming Operators, Asojuegos, held the 11th edition of its LAFT América Congress in Bogotá under the theme “Zero Tolerance for Money Laundering”.
The event brought together experts, authorities, multilateral organisations and private-sector representatives to examine emerging challenges involving money laundering, terrorist financing and financial crime.
AI as a Tool and a Risk
Artificial intelligence was a central topic across the agenda.
Experts discussed how AI can strengthen suspicious-behaviour detection, automate analysis and improve risk management.
At the same time, they warned that the technology can also be used by criminal organisations to develop more sophisticated fraud and concealment methods.
Virtual Assets
Virtual assets were another major focus.
Their growing use requires companies and authorities to strengthen traceability, customer due diligence and transaction-monitoring processes.
The challenge is to take advantage of new technologies without weakening controls over the origin and destination of funds.
Cybercrime and Emerging Threats
The Congress also addressed the evolution of cybercrime and its links with:
- Fraud.
- Drug trafficking.
- Corruption.
- Human trafficking.
- Money laundering.
- Terrorist financing.
New digital tools are changing both criminal methods and the strategies used to detect and prevent them.
Data Analytics
Advanced analytics was highlighted as a key tool for stronger compliance systems.
Large-scale data analysis can help identify unusual patterns, transaction connections and risk signals more quickly.
Compliance as a Competitive Advantage
One of the main messages from the event was that compliance is no longer viewed solely as a legal requirement.
Almudena Curero, deputy partner at KPMG Abogados Spain, said it has also become a factor in competitiveness, reputation and business trust.
International Experience
The programme included experts from several jurisdictions.
Giankarlo Vásquez, a FATF-certified evaluator and deputy superintendent at Panama’s Superintendency of Non-Financial Subjects, discussed Panama’s experience following its removal from the FATF grey list.
Sanctions and OFAC
Javier Coronado, a specialist in US economic sanctions, examined OFAC lists and their implications for companies and international transactions.
The session focused on strengthening understanding of sanctions-related compliance risks.
Organised Crime and Gaming
Víctor Hugo Guerra, senior consultant at Seyfarth Shaw in Miami, analysed how organised criminal groups currently exploit commerce, technology and gaming to develop new financial structures.
The topic reinforced the importance of stronger public-private cooperation.
Statements
Asojuegos President Juan Carlos Restrepo said the aim is to establish LAFT América as a regional reference point for discussion around money laundering and terrorist-financing prevention.
He said the Congress seeks to connect government, business and the international community around a stronger compliance culture.
More Than 7,200 People Trained
Since 2016, LAFT América has featured more than 215 speakers and trained more than 7,200 people.
Asojuegos believes this record has contributed to improving both perception and compliance standards across Colombia’s gaming industry.
Industry Context
Colombia’s gaming sector continues strengthening its prevention systems as technology becomes increasingly complex.
AI, fintech, virtual assets and new digital channels create operational opportunities, but also new risks for businesses and regulators.
Next Steps or Impact
Asojuegos plans to continue expanding the regional reach of LAFT América and strengthening cooperation with national and international organisations.
The inclusion of AI, virtual assets and advanced analytics reflects how anti-money laundering prevention is moving towards increasingly technological and collaborative models.
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