The ED unearthed a five-year-old international pornography network operated from Noida, with crypto payments, a Cyprus-based company, and professional webcam studios used to stream adult content.
March 29, 2025: A major pornography racket operating out of Noida has been busted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), revealing an international nexus of illegal online adult content and foreign funding. The operation, allegedly run by Ujjwal Kishore and his wife Neelu Srivastava, had been active for over five years and involved large financial transactions through offshore entities.
According to officials, the couple was linked to Technius Limited, a Cyprus-based firm known for managing adult websites such as Xhamster and Stripchat. The ED revealed that ₹15.66 crore in illegal foreign funding was funneled into the racket, with misleading payment codes marked as advertising or market research to mask the true nature of the transactions.
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Investigators say Ujjwal Kishore had earlier operated a similar racket in Russia, and upon moving to India, began the current operation from their Noida residence.
Recruitment Through Social Media
The couple used Facebook and other platforms to attract aspiring models, posting offers of high-paying “modeling opportunities” via a page titled ‘echato dot com’. Women, particularly from the Delhi-NCR region, were lured in with promises of ₹1–2 lakh monthly salaries. Once at the Noida flat for auditions, they were introduced to the adult streaming operation.
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High-Tech Setup and Revenue Model
During the ED raid, a fully functional webcam studio was found at their residence, complete with professional broadcasting equipment used to live stream content to platforms like OnlyFans. Three women were caught working live during the raid, and their statements have since been recorded.
The business offered tiered adult content based on payment categories such as half-face, full-face, and full nudity shows. Customers bought tokens to access the streams. The revenue split was heavily in favor of the operators — 75% retained by the couple, with only 25% given to the performers.
Cryptocurrency and Foreign Transfers
Initially, payments from clients were received in cryptocurrency. Investigators also found a Netherlands-based bank account linked to Technius Limited, where ₹7 crore had been deposited. These funds were later withdrawn as cash in India using international debit cards.
The ED believes thousands of women may have been involved in this operation over the years. Investigations are ongoing to track the full extent of the racket, international money trails, and any additional operatives.
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