Krafton BGMI: Details on the FIR against Kafton developer and the reasons behind it.

Krafton BGMI: “Krafton” is the company behind BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) and its Origin is in South Korea. Some other games made by them are PUBG, BGMI, The Callisto Protocol, TERA, and more. After the ban of PUBG Mobile in India in 2020, Krafton created BGMI as a special version for Indian players. BGMI has Indian-themed events, localized features, and follows India’s data security laws. So whenever you hear “Krafton” in the context of BGMI, it usually refers to the game’s developer and publisher.

Why does Krafton matter in Krafton BGMI?

Some of the reasons behind Krafton importance in Krafton BGMI are:

• They develop, publish, and maintain the game.
• They organize official tournaments like BGIS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Series).
• Their regular updates, skins, events, and anti-cheat systems are handled by them.
• They ensure the game stays fresh, exciting, and competitive.
• They handle servers, game performance, and anti-cheat systems.

  

• They added India-specific features like: Less graphic violence (green blood), Gameplay reminders for youth safety and Localized events and in-game content.
• They support content creators and streamers, helping build the gaming community in India.
• They work with Indian authorities to keep the game compliant with local laws and privacy norms.
• Their cooperation helped bring BGMI back after temporary bans.

What is the reason behind its FIR on Krafton BGMI?

Some of the reasons behind the FIR Krafton BGMI are:

According to the sources the FIR against the Krafton developer is due to allegation on selling of users data on telegram. They are selling the data for Rs 2,000 per subscriber on unauthorised channels on the telegram. They have unlawfully shared confidential information with a third-party company for their benefits and violated the terms and conditions set during the users registration before the game.

Details on the action taken on Krafton BGMI developer. When and how was the FIR signed?

Santosh Torane is a citizen of Maharashtra and has filed a complaint against Krafton for violating confidential information about him and service agreement. This agreement was signed in August 2021. The FIR has been signed against the Krafton developer under several sections of Indian penal code (IPC) and information technology (IT). This section includes section 120-B the criminal conspiracy, section 420 Cheating, section 72, section 72 A, and Section 85 of the IT Act.

What is their response on this FIR?

The Krafton developer response on this FIR in the following ways:

According to the recent data the Krafton developer has denied all the allegations on them. Apart from this they have also reached the Bombay High court for seeking relief and staying on the investigation on this case. They have also stated that they have put a high security standard for the protection of personal data of their users and their committed in protecting their data.

How did the Bombay High court react to this case?

The Bombay High court scheduled the hearing on April 15, 2025. They have temporarily ordered them to take effect and action on this case till then. They have also filled several petitions from the Krafton side. This can also affect the BGMI users in India.

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