Pramesh S Jain
Continuing investigations into the multi-crore Gameskraft Technologies scam,the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted extensive raids over the past week,leading to the seizure and freezing of movable assets worth more than Rs.526 crore and the arrest of three company directors.
The searches were carried out by the ED’s Bengaluru Zonal Office between May 7 and May 13,2026,at multiple office and residential premises linked to Gameskraft Technologies Pvt. Ltd and its senior officials in Bengaluru and the National Capital Region (NCR).
According to the official release,the operation resulted in the seizure and freezing of movable assets valued at approximately Rs.526.49 crore.
These include bank balances,payment gateway balances,mutual funds,bonds and fixed deposits.
The agency also seized bullion,gold and diamond jewellery weighing around 2.30 kilograms and valued at nearly Rs.3.50 crore,along with cash amounting to Rs.11 lakh.
The investigation was initiated on the basis of multiple FIRs registered across various states under provisions related to cheating under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860.
The ED alleged that Gameskraft,which operates online real-money rummy platforms under brands such as RummyCulture,RummyPrime,Playship and RummyTime, has a nationwide user base of nearly three crore users.
Investigators claimed that a large number of users were from states where online real-money gaming is prohibited or restricted,including Telangana,Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu.
The agency alleged that the company manipulated geolocation systems to provide access to its gaming platforms in these states.
According to the ED officials,the company had assured users that its gaming ecosystem was transparent, secure and free from BOTs.
However,investigators alleged that automated BOT accounts were systematically deployed to compete against genuine users without their knowledge or consent.
The agency further alleged that users were initially lured through small winnings and smooth withdrawal processes to build trust in the platform.
Once users began participating in higher-stakes games, BOTs were allegedly introduced strategically, causing substantial financial losses.
The ED estimated that genuine users collectively suffered losses amounting to nearly Rs.1,154 crore due to the alleged BOT-driven manipulation.
The agency stated that evidence gathered during the probe included grievances and complaints received through the company’s application and customer support channels.
These complaints allegedly pointed to severe financial distress among users,particularly those from economically weaker sections.
According to the ED,some complaints also referred to extreme psychological distress and suicidal tendencies linked to heavy financial losses incurred on the platform.
The ED has arrested three directors of the company — Prithvi Raj Singh,Vikas Taneja and Deepak Singh Ahlawat—under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
Investigators alleged that the proceeds of crime generated through the alleged activities were laundered through investments in foreign entities,dividend distributions,mutual funds,bonds,and investments in movable and immovable properties
