Bengaluru, July 25, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against online gaming firms Gameskraft Technologies and RummyTime Technologies Private Limited, along with their founders and directors, alleging money laundering involving proceeds of crime of nearly ₹19,984 crore.
The complaint was filed before a Special Court in Bengaluru against Gameskraft Technologies, RummyTime Technologies, founders Vikas Taneja, Prithvi Raj Singh and Deepak Singh Ahlawat, along with other associated persons, in connection with operations of the RummyCulture app and related platforms.
According to the ED, the investigation was initiated based on multiple FIRs registered in Telangana for alleged cheating offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which are scheduled offences under the PMLA.
The agency alleged that the companies operated multiple online rummy platforms, including RummyCulture, RummyPrime, Playship Rummy and RummyTime, and charged commissions ranging between 10 and 15 per cent of the total stake amount.
The ED claimed that the platforms allegedly used automated programmes and algorithms, including bots, to play against users without their knowledge, and adopted promotional strategies such as bonuses, referral incentives and rewards to encourage increased wagering.
The agency further alleged that users were attracted through aggressive marketing campaigns, including notifications, SMS promotions, telemarketing and celebrity endorsements, creating an impression of easy earnings through online rummy.
The ED also claimed that certain users faced restrictions on withdrawals, including additional charges, while inactive users who had incurred losses were allegedly encouraged to return through targeted incentives.
According to the agency, the alleged proceeds of crime generated through commissions between financial years 2017-18 and 2025-26 amounted to nearly ₹19,984 crore. The ED alleged that these funds were subsequently layered through investments, dividends, share buybacks, securities, movable assets and high-value properties.
The agency said it has so far attached, seized or frozen assets worth nearly ₹2,401 crore belonging to the accused individuals, their family members and associated entities.
Further investigation in the case is underway.
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