Why govt may block the websites of 642 offshore gaming companies

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has identified 642 offshore online gaming entities and is investigating these companies for potential tax evasion. These entities, offering services like online money gaming, betting, and gambling, have been flagged for being uncooperative during the investigation. According to a report by the news agency PTI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been asked to block the websites of these companies under the IGST Act.