Introduction to KYC, identity check, and AML in India
1win maintains a Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering framework for users in India. These controls enable identity check and ID verification, deter financial crime, and support counter-terrorism financing under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and related rules. Personal data is processed in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the platform’s privacy standards.
Purpose and guarantees for user safety and transparency
To protect users and safeguard the integrity of services, 1win applies ID verification and AML controls to verify identity, prevent fraud, and combat financial crime. These measures support the outcomes below:
- Fair play and equal treatment
- User safety and account protection
- Transparency across payments and activity
- Compliance with regulatory requirements in India
- Support for responsible gaming practices
ID verification and document submission requirements
Every new account holder must complete identity verification. Additional document submission may be requested during the account lifecycle to confirm continued compliance.
- Government-issued photo identification
- Proof of residential address
- Confirmation of ownership of the selected payment method
- Source-of-funds or source-of-wealth information where risk indicators arise
- Liveness or selfie match to validate the presented ID
AML security measures and transaction monitoring
The platform enforces security measures to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illegal activity, and to meet reporting obligations. Controls are risk-based and proportionate to user activity.
- Continuous transaction monitoring and activity review
- Automated detection rules to flag suspicious activity patterns
- Enhanced due diligence for high-risk profiles, events, or jurisdictions
- Reviews of large, unusual, or rapid in-and-out transfers
- User and payment risk scoring aligned to regulatory requirements
- Sanctions and PEP screening against Indian and international lists
- Reporting to competent authorities, including FIU-IND, when required by law
Prohibited activities supporting account protection
Certain actions are restricted to uphold KYC and AML safeguards and to protect users.
- Creating or operating multiple accounts
- Submitting forged, altered, or stolen documents
- Any attempt to launder funds or disguise the origin of money
- Manipulating systems, games, or payment flows
- Sharing, selling, or otherwise transferring account access
- Using third-party payment instruments or anonymous funding methods
- Misrepresenting identity or acting on behalf of another person
Enforcement actions for non-compliance
Violations of this policy or detection of suspicious activity may lead to enforcement under applicable terms and Indian laws. Measures are applied based on the severity and risk.
Possible measures include temporary or permanent account suspension, freezing or confiscation of funds linked to suspicious activity, cancellation of bets or winnings, reporting to competent authorities where applicable.
User responsibilities and account holder duties
Users must provide accurate and up-to-date personal data and complete verification promptly when asked. All documents must be clear, valid, and belong to the account holder. Users must respond to requests for additional information, use only payment methods in their own name, and promptly report suspicious activity to support teams. Any changes to identity details, address, or payment information must be updated without delay to maintain compliance and account protection.
Fair play, transparency, and responsible gaming
The platform upholds fair play and transparency to protect users and maintain a safe environment. These standards apply to all activity and interactions.
- Compliance with KYC and AML standards across the service
- Confidentiality and protection of personal data under applicable law
- Ongoing monitoring for suspicious activity and misuse
- Prevention of manipulation, collusion, and other unfair behavior
- User support on security measures and safety matters
- Shared responsibility between the platform and users
- Equal conditions and consistent rules for all users
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