Archive · 27 Sep 2026
ED attaches Rs 442 crore assets in online rummy case
The Enforcement Directorate has taken control of properties and money worth Rs 442.35 crore.
The assets are connected to companies that operated online rummy games.
These companies used brands such as RummyCulture and RummyTime.
The ED says about three crore people used their platforms.
It alleges that the companies secretly used computer programs called BOTs to play against users.
The ED says this caused users to lose money while the companies earned commissions.
It also alleges that the money was moved into investments, shares and properties to make it appear legitimate.
Altogether, the ED says it has attached, frozen or seized assets worth Rs 2,843 crore in the case.
The Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth Rs 442.35 crore linked to online gaming companies Gameskraft Technologies and RummyTime Technologies.
The companies operated RummyCulture, RummyPrime, Playship and RummyTime, reportedly serving around three crore users nationwide.
The ED alleged that the companies used automated players, or BOTs, against users while charging platform commissions of 10% to 15%.
The investigation concerns alleged proceeds of crime generated through online real-money games, including in states where such gaming is banned.
The total value of assets attached, frozen or seized in the investigation has reached Rs 2,843 crore, according to the ED.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Gameskraft Technologies and RummyTime Technologies, which operated online real-money gaming platforms.
- What
- The ED attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 442.35 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- When
- The provisional attachment order was dated September 25, 2026; searches were conducted from May 7 to 14 and June 20 to 21.
- Where
- The action was conducted by the ED's Bengaluru Zonal Office, involving properties and gaming users across India.
- Why
- The ED alleges cheating, unlawful online gaming activity, use of BOTs against users and laundering of proceeds through investments and properties.
- Latest attachment
- Rs 442.35 crore in movable and immovable assets
- Companies named
- Gameskraft Technologies and RummyTime Technologies
- Gaming brands
- RummyCulture, RummyPrime, Playship and RummyTime
- Reported user base
- Around three crore users across India
- Platform commissions
- Between 10% and 15% of users' staking or wagering amounts
- Earlier action
- Rs 495 crore in movable assets was frozen, alongside Rs 11 lakh in cash and 2.30 kg of gold and diamond jewellery
- Total action so far
- Rs 2,843 crore in proceeds of crime attached, frozen or seized, according to the ED