India's popular online betting platform offering cricket, football, casino and more. But before you register — scroll down and read the truth first.
This is NOT an official Lotus365 site. This is an independent awareness portal. MeitY officially banned Lotus365 in February 2023. Thousands of Indians have lost their hard-earned money. Do not deposit a single rupee.
Hard facts backed by government orders, media reports and legal documents.
Ministry of Home Affairs recommended blocking Lotus365 along with 137 other illegal betting apps in February 2023 under Section 69A of IT Act 2000.
Lotus365 operates on a Curacao offshore license — completely invalid in India. Violates FEMA regulations, GST laws and Public Gambling Act 1867.
After .com was blocked they switched domains repeatedly — .in, .plus, .pro and more. A legitimate company would never do this.
DGGI served notice for not paying 28% GST on gambling deposits. They openly advertised "no tax on winnings" — direct violation of Indian tax law.
WHOIS records show REDACTED owner information — they deliberately hide who runs this platform. No legitimate financial service hides its ownership.
Lotus365 is not on Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Only via APK — serious malware and banking credential theft risk for your device.
Hundreds of Indians have lost their hard-earned money. These are real complaints from verified users.
"Transferred amount one week ago. Still not received in bank. Customer support says still processing. Completely fake site. Do not trust under any circumstances."
💸 Money Lost"I deposited ₹5,000. When I requested withdrawal they said the site was hacked and my money was gone. Complete fraud. Do not put money here at any cost."
💸 ₹5,000 Lost"₹14,500 withdrawal pending for 19+ hours. No reply from support, no money received. Bank details were 100% correct. These people are just looting everyone."
💸 ₹14,500 Stuck"Complete scam. First they give small withdrawals to build trust, then when you deposit big amount everything stops. Already banned by government. AVOID."
💸 Money Never ReturnedLotus365 is part of a larger illegal underground betting network investigated by ED across India.
According to government investigators and media reports, Lotus365 is linked to the same underground network as Mahadev Book, AmbaniBook, ThirupathiBook and AnnaReddy platforms — all using identical fraudulent methods.
Common model: physical cash collected by agents, fraudulent bank accounts for transactions, Hawala network transfers. The Enforcement Directorate has conducted raids against these networks across India.
Just as Mahadev Book used Bollywood celebrities, Lotus365 used Govinda, Sunil Shetty and Tejasswi Prakash — the exact same playbook to trap millions of unsuspecting Indian users.
After .com was blocked by MeitY, Lotus365 issued a fake press release claiming "domain crashed due to heavy traffic" — deliberate deception to hide the government ban from users.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued 6 separate advisories against gambling advertisements — specifically naming Lotus365. Despite this, they continued celebrity promotion on social media.
Government actions, media reports and investigative coverage on Lotus365.
MHA recommended blocking 232 Chinese-linked apps including 138 betting platforms. Lotus365 was on the list under Section 69 of IT Act 2000.
On Instagram, Lotus365 advertised "no tax on winnings" — direct violation of GST and Income Tax laws. 28% GST is mandatory on gambling deposits in India.
Under Consumer Protection Act 2019, celebrities face fines up to ₹10 lakh for promoting illegal products. Lotus365 used celebrities to trap millions.
Chronological record of how Indian authorities acted against Lotus365.
Ministry of Home Affairs directed MeitY to block 138 betting apps and 94 loan apps. Lotus365 confirmed on the list.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting warned all media platforms against illegal betting ads — specifically naming Lotus365.
After .com was blocked, Lotus365 started new domains and issued a fake press release — proving their illegal intent.
Finance Minister informed Lok Sabha that 581 apps were blocked including 174 betting/gambling apps. Lotus365 confirmed.
DGGI sent a list of 60 non-compliant offshore gambling platforms. ED also launched full probe into operations.
Practical steps to protect yourself and your family from online betting scams like Lotus365.
Any APK from outside Play Store is a security risk. Lotus365 is only via APK — major red flag for malware and banking credential theft.
Contact your bank immediately and dispute the transaction. File on cybercrime.gov.in and call National Helpline 1930. Faster = better recovery.
Share this page with anyone who might use Lotus365. Celebrity endorsements are traps — share the truth before someone loses their savings.
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