Archive · 28 Jul 2025
ED Probes Google, Meta in Online Betting Money Laundering
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into whether some online betting and gambling sites are doing illegal things like money laundering.
Google officials were questioned by the ED about their connection to these sites.
Google says it is working hard to remove illegal gambling ads.
The ED is trying to understand how these sites advertise and make money, as well as if money laundering or tax evasion is involved.
Meta, another tech company, was also asked to provide information but did not appear.
The ED is looking into many cases related to illegal gambling, including one involving the Mahadev Online Book app.
Google officials deposed before the ED regarding illegal online betting platforms.
The ED is investigating money laundering linked to illegal online betting and gambling.
Meta executives did not appear for deposition as requested by the ED.
The ED is probing how illegal platforms place advertisements on tech portals.
Google stated it prohibits the promotion of illegal gambling ads and supports investigations.
- Who
- The ED is investigating Google, Meta, and other related individuals and platforms involved in promoting illegal online gambling.
- What
- The ED is investigating money laundering related to illegal online betting and gambling platforms.
- When
- The deposition occurred on Monday, July 28, 2025, with the investigation ongoing.
- Where
- The investigation is taking place in India.
- Why
- The ED is probing the platforms to uncover how they place advertisements and to investigate potential money laundering and tax evasion.
Illegal Gambling Platform Operators
Tech Companies (Google, Meta)
Advertising Practices
Illegal Gambling Platform Operators
Promote illegal betting and gambling platforms, potentially through illicit advertising.
Tech Companies (Google, Meta)
Comply with regulations and refrain from promoting illegal content on their platforms.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Subject
- Illegal Online Betting Platforms
- Companies Involved
- Google, Meta
- Allegations
- Money laundering, tax evasion
- Google's Stance
- Committed to prohibiting illegal gambling ads and supporting investigations
- Date of Publication
- July 28, 2025