US EditionED raids WinZO, Gamezkraft in 11-location crackdown after complaints of ‘manipulated algorithms’
Raids uncovered promoters’ crypto wallets, raising money laundering concerns amid allegations of gaming algorithm manipulation disadvantaging players, according to Enforcement Directorate officials.
- On November 18, 2025, the Enforcement Directorate raided Gameskraft and WinZO offices across Bengaluru, Delhi and Gurugram, searching 11 premises in total.
- Victims' FIRs allege the apps manipulated algorithms to disadvantage players, prompting the Enforcement Directorate to act after the new law banning online money-based games.
- ED teams searched corporate offices and residences of CEOs, COOs, and CFOs, uncovering promoters' crypto wallets, raising doubts about money laundering via cryptocurrency.
- Both Gameskraft and WinZO have already halted real-money gaming in India and remain under Enforcement Directorate scrutiny as investigations continue.
- Gameskraft also faces a fraud case involving former CFO Ramesh Prabhu, accused of stealing over Rs 100 crore, while operating in the US and Brazil and continuing non-money games.
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NewsDrumOnline betting: ED raids against WinZO, Gamezkraft
The Enforcement Directorate has launched high-profile raids on multiple premises linked to WinZO and Gamezkraft, both prominent names in the online gaming industry. This crackdown is aimed at uncovering potential money laundering schemes. Officials are currently inspecting 11 sites in Delhi, Gurugram, and Bengaluru amid allegations of gaming algorithm manipulations and misuse of cryptocurrencies for laundering operations.
ED Crackdown: Online Gaming Giants Under Scrutiny for Money Laundering
The Enforcement Directorate raided premises linked to WinZO and Gamezkraft in a money laundering probe, covering 11 locations across Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gurugram. The investigation targets company owners suspected of manipulating algorithms and laundering funds via cryptocurrencies. This follows India's ban on real money online gaming.
ED raids Gameskraft, WinZO in Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram over alleged algorithm rigging, crypto trail
FIRs by victims allege these gaming firms manipulated app algorithms to disadvantage players; searches also found promoter-linked crypto wallets, indicating possible laundering through cryptocurrencies, sources told Moneycontrol.
ED raids WinZO, Gamezkraft in 11-location crackdown after complaints of ‘manipulated algorithms’
As many as 11 locations – five in Bengaluru, four in Delhi, and two in Gurgaon – of both Winzo and Gamezkraft are being raided by the law enforcement agency. The raids are being conducted by ED's Bengaluru Zonal Office.
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