In a shocking revelation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently raided a luxurious bungalow in Sector 105, Noida, uncovering a significant ‘dirty business’ operation. The couple residing in the property, identified as Ujjwal Kishore and Neelu Srivastava, was allegedly profiting in crores by producing and selling pornographic content via adult webcams to foreign pornography websites.
During the raid, authorities discovered three models actively participating in adult film shoots within the premises. Law enforcement recovered a sum of Rs 8 lakh in cash at the scene, highlighting the scale of the operation. Ujjwal and Neelu, a married couple, had reportedly established a well-equipped studio within the bungalow and were actively recruiting models through advertisements.
The Business Model and International Connections
Ujjwal and Neelu had co-founded a company named ‘Subdigi Ventures Private Limited‘, which was purportedly involved in adult video production. This venture had forged an agreement with a Cyprus-based entity called ‘Technius Limited’, which operates popular porn websites such as ‘xhamster’ and ‘stripchat. According to reports, the couple produced localized ‘Desi’ pornographic content in Noida and transmitted it to foreign websites, receiving substantial payments in return.
The ED grew suspicious when it observed significant foreign funds being deposited into Subdigi’s accounts, which the couple had claimed were for legitimate businesses such as advertising, market research, and public opinion polling. Upon further investigation, the ED uncovered that approximately Rs 15.66 crore had flowed into the Subdigi accounts from abroad, alongside an additional Rs 7 crore linked to another account in the Netherlands. Approximately Rs 22 crore in total has been traced so far.
A Broader Network of Exploitation
The bungalow operated by Ujjwal and Neelu was reportedly rented from a doctor based in Delhi. The investigation revealed a broader network where female models were lured under the guise of auditioning for projects. The ED has identified a complex web of operations extending from Europe to Africa, involving the exploitation of hundreds of women over the past five years.
Reports suggest that the couple had manipulated social media to attract models, using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to advertise auditions. Preliminary inquiries suggest that around 400 women may have fallen victim to this scheme, with models receiving only 25% of the proceeds while the couple retained the majority.
The Ongoing Investigation
The ED has begun recording statements from the models who worked in the studio and is delving deeper into the financial transactions linked to this operation. Law enforcement agencies are anticipating further arrests as investigations into this illicit network continue to unfold. The case has shed light on the broader issues of foreign funding misuse and the illegal production of pornographic content in India.
As this investigation progresses, the ED has expressed its commitment to addressing and dismantling such networks that exploit vulnerable individuals and undermine legal frameworks.