Before IPL, DGGI has started action against 700 foreign online gaming companies involved in illegal online betting. So far, 357 websites have been blocked, 2,000 bank accounts have been sealed and 392 UPI-linked accounts have been debit frozen. Three people have been arrested. 28 percent GST is applicable on online money gaming, but these foreign companies were operating without registration.

Before IPL, DGGI has started action against 700 foreign online gaming companies involved in illegal online betting.

IPL 2025 DGGI Action: Before the start of IPL, the government has turned its eyes on 700 foreign online gaming companies involved in illegal online betting. The Directorate of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has started action against these agencies. These companies are accused of betting in this country without registration and stealing GST. With the start of IPL, these companies became more active than before.

What action took place?

According to a report by Economic Times, DGGI in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has blocked 357 websites under Section 69 of the IT Act, 2000. Also, 2,000 bank accounts have been temporarily sealed, and bank accounts linked to 392 UPI IDs have been debited with Rs 122 crore frozen. Apart from this, 166 mule accounts linked to these platforms have also been blocked. So far, three people have been arrested, who were conducting illegal online betting through platforms like Satguru, Mahakaal and Abhi247.

Accusation of GST theft

According to the GST law, online money gaming is considered a 'goods' and is taxed at 28 per cent. It is mandatory for these companies to register under GST, but foreign companies were conducting betting in the Indian market without registration.