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Dear Client,
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 that comes into force post-gazette notification from 22nd August, 2025, completely bans any online game that involves a fee or stake with the expectation of winning money or other stakes, regardless of whether it is based on skill or chance. The Act defines three categories of online games, i.e, e-sports, social gaming, and with a complete prohibition on the online money games including skill-based games played for money. Once a cybercrime scam involving suspicious or fraudulent transactions is reported online to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal(NCCRP), on the instruction of the Cyber Crime Cell, the investigating team starts the routine process of investigation immediately and on the instruction of Cyber Cell, the Bank freezes the suspected accounts linked to fraudsters and the victim's Bank account putting a lien on the disputed amount connected to cyber scam and to unfreeze a frozen bank account, you have to wait for the completion of the investigation of the scam by the investigating agency. In the course of the investigation, you may be interrogated by the police or the IO of the Cybercrime Cell to access or identify the source of the fraudulent transactions. The length of time it takes to investigate a cybercrime can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case, the resources available to the investigators, and the cooperation of the victim. Be prepared to provide any information or documents requested by the bank or the cyber cell related to your account transactions and gather evidence like receipts, transaction details, or communication logs that support your claim. Keep in touch with both the bank and the cyber cell to track the progress of the unfreezing process. If you encounter difficulties or need assistance with the legal procedures, consult with a lawyer specializing in cybercrime and banking law to navigate the issues effectively.
Posted On 05-Dec-2025
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