ED widens Gameskraft probe with more raids
By Abha Lohia · Editor ·
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Bengaluru
- Gameskraft ran real-money rummy apps and is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate for money laundering
- In late July 2026 the ED searched more linked firms, including Nirdesa Network and an InMobi group company
- Its attachment order alleges the platform used automated bot players; the claims are still to be tested in court
What happened
- The Enforcement Directorate widened its Gameskraft investigation in late July 2026.
- It searched associated companies, including Nirdesa Network and InMobi Technology Services.
- Reports said the ED also searched the Bengaluru office of Mohalla Tech, ShareChat's parent.
- The details appear in the ED's attachment order.
- The case is still under investigation.
Why it matters
- The ED alleges Gameskraft used bot accounts to steer game results and make its tables look busy.
- It cites internal records tracking "BOT Revenue" alongside real players.
- The case could matter for all real-money gaming firms in India.
The business
- Gameskraft ran online rummy played for money.
- Its apps included RummyCulture.
- It is based in Bengaluru.
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Terms in this story
- ED search: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is the agency that enforces India's foreign exchange law, FEMA, and its money-laundering law, PMLA. A search is an investigative step, not a verdict, and the consequences differ sharply depending on which of the two laws is invoked.
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