Enforcement Directorate Arrests WinZO Founders for Alleged Money Laundering and Gaming Violations

Nov 27, 2025 12:31 pm CST

WinZO co-founders Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda have been arrested by India's Enforcement Directorate on money laundering charges. The agency alleges the gaming platform withheld Rs 43 crore of player funds following India's real-money gaming ban and misled users through algorithmic gameplay while operating internationally through their Indian platform.