Gameskraft-RummyCulture Probe Reaches INR 2,843 Crore
Gameskraft-RummyCulture Probe Reaches INR 2,843 Crore
ED expands its Gameskraft probe with an INR 442.35 Cr asset attachment and further investigation.
Highlights
- The latest ED action adds another layer to the ongoing Gameskraft-RummyCulture investigation.
- The probe examines how the companies operated their RMG platforms.
- The investigation also covers alleged user practices and the movement of suspected illicit proceeds.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth INR 442.35 Cr in its money laundering investigation involving Gameskraft Technologies and RummyCulture. The Sep 25, 2026, action brings the total value of assets frozen, attached, and seized in the case to approximately INR 2,843 Cr under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The latest attachment covers fixed deposits, a villa, commercial shops, and residential properties. These assets were held by private family trusts, family members, and entities associated with Gameskraft shareholders.
ED Details RMG Operations and Alleged Bot Use
The probe followed multiple FIRs registered in Telangana over alleged cheating offenses. It focuses on Gameskraft Technologies and RummyTime Technologies, which operated real-money rummy games and tournaments through RummyPrime, RummyCulture, Playship, and RummyTime.
According to the ED, the platforms had around 3 Cr users nationwide, including a significant number from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, where online real-money gaming (RMG) had been banned. The companies allegedly collected platform commissions of 10% to 15% on user staking and wagering amounts.
The ED alleged that the platforms used bots against users without their knowledge or consent, despite claiming that the games were free from automated players. The agency stated that this practice caused "substantial financial losses" for users and generated "proceeds of crime" for the companies.
What Did the ED Find in the RummyCulture Investigation?
The investigation found that around INR 1,035 Cr was spent on marketing, including bonuses, free tournament entries, referral incentives, and promotional rewards. The ED also alleged withdrawal levies of 5% to 10% and the use of "Super Booster" offers to convert withdrawable balances into non-withdrawable "Game Cash."
Dormant users were allegedly targeted through instant cash credits, SMS, push notifications, and telemarketing.
The agency said the proceeds were routed through dividends and share buybacks before being invested in mutual funds, bonds, convertible notes, and equity shares. Some of the proceeds were also used to acquire properties, including assets held through family trusts.
Searches conducted from May 7 to 14 and June 20 to 21, 2026, resulted in the seizure of digital devices, documents, and electronic records. Earlier action included freezing INR 495 crore in movable assets, seizing INR 11L in cash and about 2.3 kg of bullion, and attaching properties worth approximately INR 1,906 Cr.
The investigation is continuing as of this writing.
Author
Probaho Santra is a content writer at Outlook India with a master’s degree in journalism. Outside work, he enjoys photography, exploring new tech trends, and staying connected with the esports world.
