In a major crackdown on cyber-fraud operations targeting Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Noida’s Phase-1 Police have exposed a fake international call centre that allegedly duped foreign nationals by offering illegal OTT subscriptions at discounted rates. The racket was being run under the name WebBiz Service LLC, operating out of Sector-2, Noida.
A joint team of the police station and the surveillance cell raided the premises following a tip-off, arresting six individuals, including the alleged mastermind — 24-year-old Tanishka, a resident of Central Vihar, Sector-82.
Fake Subscriptions, Illegal Streaming & Dollars Flowing Into India
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Yamuna Prasad, the gang specifically targeted NRIs by offering them cheap subscriptions to Indian, Pakistani, and international OTT platforms. Posing as legitimate service providers, the fraudsters sold plans priced between USD 100 and USD 300 for 12–27 months.
Their method involved:
●Illegally accessing content from original OTT platforms
●Recording it using capture-card software
●Re-transmitting the content through their own servers
●Sending fake subscription links to customers abroad
Once consumers paid, the gang frequently shut down access and demanded recurring renewal fees.
Hi-Tech Setup Seized
The police recovered:
●20 mobile phones
●5 CPUs & monitors
●1 laptop
●6 headphones, keyboards & mouse sets
●1 IPTV box
●Two Airtel Xstream Fiber routers
●Three company stamps
During the raid, officers found that the accused were making internet calls to the US using spoofed caller IDs, masking their real numbers. When confronted, all six suspects reportedly panicked and stopped operations instantly.
Why The Gang Targeted Americans
The accused confessed that they chose US-based victims because they believed they would never face Indian law enforcement. Payments were routed into a company account created in the US, and later transferred into the accounts of accused Anil Baghel, another member of the gang.
Mastermind Tanishka Admits Crime
Tanishka, who claimed to be the company’s director, told police she was driven by greed and found OTT fraud “easy” money. The well-coordinated operation had been running for months before finally being busted.
The police have registered a case and launched a deeper investigation to uncover possible links to larger cyber-fraud networks.
