ED expands Gameskraft money laundering probe, raids InMobi over bot use

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has expanded its money laundering investigation into gaming company Gameskraft Technologies, conducting searches at multiple locations including InMobi Technology Services. The agency alleges that Gameskraft employed automated bots to influence real-money rummy games, creating a false impression of player activity and liquidity.

The ED claims these bots actively participated in cash games, going beyond mere software testing. Backend records, technical documents, and digital evidence are cited as supporting these allegations. The agency has also reviewed statements from current and former Gameskraft employees, confronting them with internal communications and data that allegedly corroborate the findings.

During its examination of internal systems and records, the ED reportedly found references such as "BOT Revenue" and "BOT Players." The agency contends these indicate that Gameskraft monitored the performance of bot accounts alongside regular player activity, rather than limiting their use to development.

The investigation into Gameskraft, which allegedly operates platforms with nearly 30 million users, is ongoing. The ED has previously frozen assets worth approximately Rs 526.49 crore (about $6.3 million USD) in connection with the case. Allegations include geolocation bypass and financial irregularities.