Skywind seeks to nullify $69 million ITG deal over suspected fraud
Skywind is attempting to reverse its £51 million (approximately $68.9 million) acquisition of In Touch Games (ITG), alleging fraud, manipulation, and the presence of a suspicious “Super User Code.” According to local media outlet, the legal battle is intensifying as Skywind claims the acquisition was worthless and possibly rigged from the start.
The acquisition that sparked controversy
In 2024, Skywind acquired In Touch Games (ITG), a prominent name in mobile 바카라 gaming, aiming to strengthen its position in the European market. However, shortly after the deal, Skywind began to suspect irregularities behind the scenes at ITG.
By mid-2025, Skywind filed updated legal claims against ITG, alleging serious misconduct before the sale. Central to these claims is the “Super User Code,” which Skywind says was used to delete customer documents and related activity logs to cover up fraud, especially before an important audit.
The “Super User Code” was allegedly used to erase evidence of fraudulent files in ITG’s system. According to Skywind, this code was introduced in July 2021. The “Super User Code” allegedly triggered a system action where deleting an uploaded document, like a bank statement, also erased any related records.
The RSM audit incident
A month later, ITG faced an external audit by RSM. During this period, logs showed a spike in deletions without corresponding uploads. Skywind claims this was crucial in covering up fraudulent files.
Skywind’s former corporate development manager, Micolas Burton, was tasked with preparing files for the RSM audit over the August 2021 bank holiday. According to the claim, he discovered forged payslips, fake bank statements, and bogus driver’s licences. Between 26 August 2021 and 10 September 2021, system logs showed a significant increase in deletions without any explanation.
Burton didn’t keep his findings to himself. On 4 February 2022, he sent a whistleblower letter accusing ITG of fraud but retracted it minutes later. Skywind claims Burton was coerced into retracting the letter during a meeting with ITG’s former CEO, Simon Wilson.
Simon Wilson denies the allegations, stating that documents were deleted as part of regular operations, mainly when customers submitted blurry or incomplete files. He also claims he has never heard of the “Super User Code.”
Skywind’s legal argument
Skywind’s updated complaint claims that ITG’s former owners, Simon and Yu-Lin Wilson, misrepresented the business during the sale, providing false warranties about compliance and integrity. The Wilsons allegedly funnelled parts of the business through Ruskin Properties, adding more complexity and liability to the lawsuit.
Skywind insists that passing the RSM audit was crucial for ITG’s survival and regulatory standing. However, Wilson counters that the audit wasn’t a dealbreaker, claiming Skywind’s CEO, Sagi, offered to close the sale in 10 days without needing guarantees or detailed audits.
The UK Gambling Commission and corporate regulators are closely monitoring the case. If Skywind’s allegations are proven, it could lead to stricter rules around audit trails, due diligence, and disclosure in gaming company sales.
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