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Enforcement Directorate searches InMobi in Gameskraft money-laundering probe

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Date
Company
InMobi
What it does
mobile advertising and consumer tech platform
Kind
Policy
Amount
₹526.49 Cr
Based in
Mumbai
Founded
2007
Sector
Enterprise Software & IT

What they do

InMobi was searched by the Enforcement Directorate as part of an investigation into Gameskraft Technologies' alleged use of bots in real-money rummy games

What happened

The ED alleges that Gameskraft used automated bot accounts to influence game outcomes and siphoned ₹1,154 crore from user losses

Why it matters

The ED has frozen assets worth ₹526.49 crore linked to the case, which involves multiple gaming platforms with nearly three crore users

The details

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at InMobi Technology Services as part of an ongoing money-laundering investigation into Gameskraft Technologies.
  • The ED alleges that Gameskraft used automated bot accounts on its real-money rummy platforms to influence game outcomes and siphon user losses.
  • The investigation includes searches at InMobi, Nirdesa Network, and other entities linked to Gameskraft.
  • The ED claims that bot accounts were used in live cash games, not just for software testing, and that they affected player outcomes.
  • The agency has frozen assets worth ₹526.49 crore and alleges that Gameskraft operated platforms with nearly three crore users.
  • The ED is examining backend systems, internal emails, and technical records to support its allegations of bot deployment and financial irregularities.

The bigger picture

  • The ED is investigating potential money laundering linked to alleged cheating on real-money rummy platforms.
  • The investigation is based on statements from Gameskraft employees and internal documentation.
  • The ED claims that bot accounts were used to generate revenue from user losses and that this activity was tracked in backend systems.

About the business

  • InMobi is a mobile advertising and consumer technology platform that connects brands and consumers through mobile and CTV surfaces.
  • The company operates consumer brands like Glance and Roposo, which provide entertainment and shopping experiences on mobile devices.
  • InMobi's advertising platform helps brands engage audiences and drive real connections across mobile and other digital screens.

The deal

Type
policy

Founders

  • Rahul Sharma, Co-founder and former CEO
  • Anand Chandrasekaran, Co-founder and former CTO

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