Krafton alleged sale of user data: Bombay HC to hear case against BGMI maker on Apri 15 — All you need to know

An FIR has been filed against Krafton India, the maker of the popular online game Battlegrounds Mobile India aka BGMI, for allegedly selling user data on Telegram, according to a report by Talkesport.com.

The FIR by Maharashtra-based Santosh Torane alleges contract violations, data breaches, and unauthorised sharing of data by the company, the report added.

Livemint could not independently verify the report. But Talkesport has published a copy of the original FIR in its report.

What Does the FIR Against BGMI's Krafton Allege?

According to the FIR registered by Akluj Police in Maharashtra's Solapur district in September last year, Torane alleged that he agreed to an online service agreement in August 2021, of which Krafton and four of its executives violated the confidentiality clauses.

The complainant alleged that Krafton is monetising user data and selling it for ₹2,000 per subscriber through unauthorised means, the report said. The FIR has been filed under IPC Section 120-B criminal conspiracy, Section 420 cheating, and violations of IT Act Sections 72, 72A, and 85, it added.

Complainant Moves Court, Hearing on April 15

The complainant approached the Judicial Magistrate First Class at Malshiras after the Akluj police and Superintendent of Police, Solapur, failed to respond to complaints filed in November 2023. The Court also directed the Akluj police to investigate the complaint under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Penal Code (CrPC) in August 2024.

In response, Krafton approached the Bombay High Court seeking relief. A bench of Justices Sarang V Kotwal and Justice Dr Neela Gokhale has clubbed the petitions and set the hearing for April 15, 2025, as per the report. It added that all ad-interim orders have been extended until then.

What Has Krafton Said?

Krafton in an official statement told the publication: “At KRAFTON, the protection of personal data is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of data security. As the matter is currently sub judice, we believe it is best to wait for the legal process to conclude, after which we will provide any necessary clarifications.”