Five charged in NCA probe into scam call fraud tools
Five people have been charged in an NCA investigation into Russian Coms, a platform that sold tools used to make scam phone calls. The products allegedly let fraudsters spoof trusted numbers to steal money and personal details. The suspects, all from London, face fraud-related charges and will appear in court in August.
Key Takeaways
- Five London residents were charged after an NCA probe into the Russian Coms fraud platform.
- Russian Coms sold handsets and a web app that helped criminals disguise caller identity.
- Charges include conspiracy to supply articles for use in fraud and money-laundering offences.
- All five are due at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 14 August 2026.
The National Crime Agency said the charges stem from an investigation into Russian Coms, a group whose products were used by criminals to defraud victims around the world. According to the agency, the platform was established in 2020.
It began as a dedicated handset and later expanded to a web-based application. Both products were marketed and sold, the NCA said.
Those tools allowed users to hide their real identity by appearing to call from pre-selected numbers. Callers often impersonated financial institutions, telecommunications companies and law enforcement agencies, aiming to steal funds and personal details.
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Who was charged in the NCA Russian Coms case?
The five people charged are Ayoub Sehailia, 28, of Newham, London; Zakkaria Sehailia, 30, of Tower Hamlets, London; Usman Din, 30, of Newham, London; Denis Ozmus, 29, of Haringey, London; and Fadila Salem, 53, of Newham, London.
Ayoub Sehailia faces two counts of conspiracy to supply articles for use in connection with fraud, plus transferring and converting criminal property. Zakkaria Sehailia faces two conspiracy counts, converting and acquiring criminal property, and failing to provide phone passcodes when required.
Usman Din is charged with conspiracy to supply articles for use in connection with fraud. Denis Ozmus faces two conspiracy counts of the same kind. Fadila Salem is charged with transferring criminal property.
What did Russian Coms allegedly sell to fraudsters?
Investigators say Russian Coms sold devices and apps designed to help criminals run scam calls. The handset and web app reportedly made it easier to spoof trusted numbers and conceal who was really on the line.
The NCA said the five were charged in relation to supplying those Russian Coms devices and apps, and over offences linked to money allegedly made from selling them. The platform has been blamed for millions of scam calls worldwide.
Full details of the charging announcement are on the National Crime Agency website.
When will the suspects appear in court?
All five defendants are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, 14 August 2026. The charges have not yet been tested in court.
The case is part of wider UK efforts to disrupt organised fraud networks that equip other criminals with spoofing tools. Victims of impersonation scams are routinely urged to hang up and contact organisations through official channels only.