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- Pending Government Action:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:Massachusetts Attorney General vs. Televend, Inc.
The following describes a pending government action that has been formally brought by a government agency but has not yet been resolved. We are providing a summary of the governments allegations, which have not yet been proven.
On 10/1/2018 the Massachusetts Attorney General's office announced that Televend, Inc. along with six individuals, had been indicted in connection with a large-scale investigation of an illegal gambling and money laundering scheme.
The AG’s Office alleges that these individuals distributed illegal gambling devices to dozens of establishments throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. The machines, which operated like casino slot machines, were in direct competition with Lottery products and for customers who opted to play the games. The AG’s Office also alleges that there were various aspects of Televend’s business that were almost entirely cash based, which allegedly enabled laundering of the illegal gambling proceeds.
In late May and early June 2018, a coordinated series of raids led by the State Police dismantled the criminal enterprise and removed the machines from the host establishments. In total, the AG’s office recovered several dozen machines and more than $140,000 in cash.
Business Details
- BBB File Opened:
- 2/8/2018
- Business Started:
- 4/1/1995
- Business Incorporated:
- 4/1/1995
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Business Management:
- Mr. Clifford Wilson, President
- Number of Employees:
- 2
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Clifford Wilson, President
- Customer Contacts
- Mr. Clifford Wilson, President
- Additional Websites
- Website 1
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- Business Categories
- Vending Machines, Pay Phones
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