India’s ED carries out more raids linked to online gaming operations
Searches have covered 11 locations across Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gurugram.
India.- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out more raids on Gameskraft and WinZO as it broadens the scope of its investigation into alleged money laundering, cheating and certification irregularities. Searches have covered 11 locations across Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gurugram, targeting corporate offices as well as the residences of senior executives.
ED officials have reportedly questioned employees, founders and top management about certificates issued to companies for opening bank accounts and for Random Number Generator (RNG) compliance.
ED teams seized electronic evidence, cloned data from devices and reported instances of non-cooperation, alleging that some firms withheld information and restricted employees from entering their offices.
Several stakeholders have expressed concern over the scale and timing of the enforcement action. Representatives told local media Storyboard18 that companies are being questioned over algorithmic and technical systems. They also noted that the raids come before the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA) 2025 has been fully notified.
It’s said that the investigation involves suspected money laundering activity through cryptocurrency. The agency is also reportedly reviewing allegations that certain platforms manipulated gaming algorithms, following FIRs filed by people who claim they were disadvantaged by altered gameplay outcomes.
