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ED Raids About 14 Sites in FEMA Probe Into Zygarde's Gaming-Linked Transfers

The case signals tougher scrutiny of gaming money flows after last year’s national ban on online money gaming.

Overview

  • The Enforcement Directorate, which launched searches Thursday, targeted about 14 premises in Delhi, Gujarat, Indore and Srinagar.
  • Officials say the case targets Delhi-based Zygarde Technologies under FEMA, the law that polices cross-border foreign exchange.
  • Investigators allege the company took player deposits through payment aggregators for online gaming activity.
  • ED sources say funds moved through entities including Happy Easygo before being sent overseas disguised as wallet recharges and airline transactions.
  • The investigation is ongoing and the company has not responded to requests for comment.