Archive · 18 Jan 2026
ED Files Chargesheet Against Online Betting App
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India has filed a chargesheet against an online betting app called Magicwin.
The app's directors are based in the UAE but are Pakistani nationals.
The ED says the app was acting like a betting exchange, offering sports betting and gambling.
India banned real-money online gaming and betting in 2025.
The case is about the app showing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches without permission.
The rights to show these matches were given to Star India Pvt.
Ltd by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The ED filed the chargesheet in a special court in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a chargesheet against the online betting app Magicwin.
The app's directors are Pakistani nationals based in the UAE.
Magicwin was accused of unauthorized streaming of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches.
India banned real-money online gaming and betting in 2025.
The case was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED) and 14 accused individuals and companies
- What
- Filing of a chargesheet against an online betting app, Magicwin
- When
- January 15 (chargesheet filed)
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Why
- For unauthorized hosting, streaming, and broadcasting of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches, and operating an online betting platform
- App Name
- Magicwin
- Accused Count
- 14 individuals and companies
- Chargesheet Filed Date
- January 15
- Court Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Act
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Banned Year
- 2025
- Unauthorized Content
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches
- Legal Rights Holder
- Star India Pvt. Ltd