India's largest electoral bonds donor, Santiago Martin ("Lottery King"), purchased Rs 1,368 crore in bonds amid ongoing investigations of his company Future Gaming for fraud and money laundering.

Santiago Martin, known as the "Lottery King," has emerged as India's largest donor of electoral bonds, purchasing bonds worth Rs 1,368 crore ($165 million) between April 2019 and January 2024. Martin's company, Future Gaming and Hotel Services, has been under investigation by Indian authorities for alleged financial fraud and money laundering. Despite these investigations, Future Gaming has continued to expand its operations, claiming interests in sectors such as healthcare, education, hospitality, and gambling.

March 14, 2024
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