The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) Bengaluru Zonal Office has filed a supplementary charge sheet against multiple accused in the Rs 2,300 crore illegal online betting and gambling case, in which Karnataka Congress MLA KC Veerendra, also known as Pappi, is the main accused.

In an official statement, the ED said the additional prosecution complaint was filed under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

The charge sheet names Pruthvi N Raj, KC Thippeswamy, Fonepaisa Payment Solutions Private Limited, Gulshan Khattar, Puppy's Tours and Travels LLP, Arjun Nagabhushan, Abhijith Sajjan, and Logicforge Solutions Private Limited.

According to the ED, the investigation was initiated on the basis of multiple FIRs registered by various state police authorities across the country. These FIRs invoked different sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, which qualify as scheduled offences under the PMLA.

The agency said the FIRs relate to allegations of cheating, impersonation, and extortion of members of the public through illegal online betting platforms. The websites under scrutiny include King567, Play567, Playwin567, Gamexch, along with other associated portals.

Subsequent findings during the investigation revealed that funds were allegedly routed through various payment gateways, mule accounts, foreign entities, and virtual digital assets. The ED also flagged outward remittances as part of the suspected laundering network.

Earlier, the ED conducted search operations at more than 60 locations across Karnataka and other states under the PMLA. The searches resulted in the seizure of substantial quantities of cash, gold bullion, gold and silver jewellery, vehicles, digital devices, and documents described as incriminating.

The ED had previously arrested MLA Veerendra under Section 19 of the PMLA. A charge sheet against him was filed before a Bengaluru court on October 18, 2025.

Under a provisional attachment order issued under Section 5(1) of the PMLA, the ED attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 177.30 crore belonging to Veerendra and other accused. Overall, the agency said it has attached or seized assets exceeding Rs 320 crore in the case so far.

The ED stated that proceeds of crime exceeding Rs 2,300 crore have been identified during the course of the investigation. These funds were allegedly generated through illegal online betting and gambling activities and subsequently laundered through multiple layers of transactions.

Further, the investigation has revealed assets allegedly acquired from the proceeds of crime outside India, particularly in Dubai. The ED also noted that several transactions involving crypto assets are under examination. The agency said further investigation is underway.