License Revocation

Surampudi Hema Kiran

By James Hartley · Fact-checked by Mark Sullivan, Corporate Investigations Editor

The UK Gambling Commission revoked the Personal Functional Licence of Surampudi Hema Kiran on 17 April 2025. The action followed a review which found her dismissal for gross misconduct was inconsistent with licensing objectives and that she failed to cooperate with the regulator.

Surampudi Hema Kiran enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - April 2025

Summary

What This Means for Consumers

This action doesn't directly affect a specific gambling website's operations. It shows the regulator's commitment to removing individuals from the industry who don't meet the required standards of conduct.

Full Details

The UK Gambling Commission took significant regulatory action against Surampudi Hema Kiran, revoking her Personal Functional Licence on 17 April 2025. A Personal Functional Licence (PFL) is required for individuals who perform key operational roles within a licensed gambling company. The Commission decided to revoke the licence under its powers in section 119 of the Gambling Act 2005.

The regulator's review identified several serious issues. It found the circumstances of Surampudi Hema Kiran's dismissal from her job were inconsistent with the licensing objective of preventing gambling from being linked to crime. She also didn't tell the Commission she was dismissed for gross misconduct, which is a direct breach of her licence conditions. Furthermore, the Commission noted that she failed to cooperate with its licence review.

Key Findings

  • Action taken on 17 April 2025.
  • Personal Functional Licence was subject to a License Revocation.
  • Found that dismissal circumstances were inconsistent with the goal of preventing crime in gambling.
  • Failed to inform the Commission of a dismissal for gross misconduct and did not cooperate with the review.

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 17 April 2025
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Written by

Regulatory Affairs Editor

LLB (Hons) in Law, University of Bristol. Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Regulation, University of Reading.

James has spent 12 years in gambling compliance and regulatory technology, previously working as Senior Compliance Analyst at a UK-based regulatory consultancy advising licensed operators on LCCP adherence.