Enforcement Directorate Probes Online Betting Fraud, Freezes Assets and Bank Accounts
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches across multiple cities, freezing over Rs 15 crore in assets and 75 bank accounts linked to alleged online betting fraud involving All Panel Exchange (APX) and MGM91 platforms. The investigation targets money laundering through shell companies, mule accounts, fintech firms like Pune-based Edsom Fintech Pvt Ltd, and cooperative banks. ED traced approximately Rs 150 crore routed via complex transactions, including disguised trade payments and cryptocurrency, with some operations reportedly controlled from Dubai.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 58/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 17 Oct, 06:36 pm. Other outlets followed.