Johnny Eriksson

About

Payments, Fraud & AML Risk Compliance Specialist

Proactive Payments, Fraud & AML Risk Specialist with extensive experience supporting regulated iGaming operators, including LeoVegas, Gaming Innovation Group, Casumo, Mobinc, Hero Gaming, and GDC Group. Experienced in payment operations, fraud prevention, AML compliance, financial crime investigations, transaction monitoring, KYC, CDD, EDD, PEP and Sanctions, and regulatory compliance within highly regulated environments. Proven ability to lead teams, investigate suspicious activity, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate across departments to mitigate financial crime, protect customer assets, and ensure compliance with UKGC, MGA and SGA regulatory requirements.

1. Ad Operations Specialist

   GDC Group

   Nov 2022 – Jun 2026

   Managed end-to-end advertising operations for casino, sportsbook, and gambling affiliate platforms across multiple regulated markets. Coordinated the setup, maintenance, and optimisation of client branding, promotions, and landing pages, ensuring accuracy and timely campaign delivery. Maintained advertising content and URL tracking across websites including Gambling.com, Casinos.com, BonusFinder, Bookies.com, and WhichBingo.com. Collaborated with internal teams and external clients to implement advertising updates, resolve operational issues, and support business objectives. Ensured advertising materials complied with internal quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Contributed to process improvement initiatives that increased operational efficiency and streamlined advertising workflows. Utilised Adobe Illustrator, content management systems, email platforms, and AI-enabled tools to execute advertising tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

2. AML Payments and Risk Team Leader

   Mobinc

   Jun 2019 – Oct 2022

   Led a fraud, AML and payments risk team across casino and sportsbook operations, including complex escalations and high-value withdrawal reviews. Investigated bonus abuse, multi-accounting, linked customer profiles, payment fraud and suspicious player activity through transaction and account analysis. Identified exploitable weaknesses in casino promotions and bonus mechanics; helped develop fraud-detection rules and preventative controls to reduce abuse. Worked with marketing and operational teams to assess rewards and bonus campaigns, mitigate exploitation risks and protect legitimate player experience. Reviewed flagged accounts, transactions and withdrawals, making risk-based decisions on approvals, restrictions and escalations. Handled payment-abuse investigations, disputes and chargeback risks with payment providers, Compliance and Customer Support. Oversaw KYC, CDD and EDD checks, monitored high-risk accounts and prepared or escalated Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where required. Strengthened investigation procedures, internal controls and monitoring practices to address emerging fraud and financial-crime risks. Partnered with Responsible Gaming teams on customer risk indicators and safer gambling initiatives. Coached team members and supported payment and risk operations in line with UKGC and MGA regulatory expectations.

1. WUC Business School, Orebro

   Business Studies

   — – Jun 2007

2. Tullangskolan, Orebro

   Mechanical Technician / Engineering

   — – Jun 2005

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
• Fraud Detection and Prevention
• Payments Operations Management
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
• Know Your Customer (KYC) Procedures
• Know Your Business (KYB) Verification
• Transaction Monitoring
• Suspicious Activity Reporting (SARs)
• Financial Crime Investigations
• Chargeback Management
• Sanctions and PEP Screening
• Regulatory Compliance (UKGC & MGA)
• Responsible Gaming Compliance
• Account Risk Reviews
• Data Analysis and Risk Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership and Training