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A Hyderabad court granted Police three more days custody of Immadi Ravi, accused of running the iBomma piracy platform. Cybercrime officials said fresh cases were registered and more digital evidence must be collected. His bail hearing has been postponed to next Monday
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The arrest of iBomma operator Immadi Ravi has triggered a fresh wave of online piracy, with individuals registering look-alike domains and circulating pirated films through social media and anonymous websites. Cybercrime officials have intensified surveillance, warning that piracy is a punishable offence.
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Let’s not pretend the film industry is purely a victim. When actors charge astronomical fees and producers gamble with 200–300 crore budgets, who ultimately pays? The audience
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A Hyderabad court has remanded iBomma website administrator Immadhi Ravi to 14 days judicial custody in connection with multiple piracy cases. Police allege Ravi uploaded pirated films across websites, amassed properties worth crores, and facilitated online betting.
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Hyderabad Police have added Foreigners Act sections against iBomma founder Ravi, who is accused of causing huge losses to the Telugu film industry. Investigators are probing his citizenship status, bank transactions, crypto fund transfers and global links behind the piracy network.
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Hyderabad police took Immadhi Ravi, alleged mastermind of the iBomma piracy network, into custody from Central Prison, Chanchalguda. Ravi, who earned hundreds of crores through movie piracy, is under investigation for illegal investments and collusion with betting platforms.
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The Hyderabad Police has filed multiple charges against iBomma founder Immadi Ravi in a large-scale digital piracy case. He faces Sections under the IT Act, BNS and Copyright Act, with possible imprisonment ranging from 3 to 7 years if convicted
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A Hyderabad court granted five days police custody of iBomma founder Immadi Ravi for further interrogation in the nationwide piracy case. Police say he hacked new movies and uploaded them online, earning crores through illegal streaming and betting app promotions
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The arrest of iBomma founder Ravi has triggered unexpected social media support, with users praising him for making films accessible and criticising high ticket and OTT prices. While many debate industry practices, Cybercrime officials warn such support could normalise piracy.
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After the arrest of iBomma founder Ravi, senior IPS officer C V Anand warned that cybercrime and piracy will continue to evolve. He said arrests don’t end such offences and stressed the need for public awareness, digital security and avoiding quick-money temptations
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The ED is expected to join the investigation into iBomma kingpin Immadhi Ravi after Hyderabad Police uncovered suspicious financial activity, including Rs 3.5 crore frozen, large betting app payments, monthly crypto transfers and foreign bank transactions, indicating possible money laundering.
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Hyderabad Police revealed that Ravi, operator of iBomma, uploaded nearly 21,000 films and earned Rs 20 crore from piracy. The case involves international links and online betting promotion. Authorities plan to escalate investigations to CBI and Enforcement Directorate.
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Actor Nagarjuna revealed a family member was targeted in a “digital arrest” cyber scam, urging the public to remain vigilant. Hyderabad Police, led by Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar, arrested the i-Bomma website operator amid rising cybercrime concerns.
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It is estimated that the Indian cinema industry is facing a loss of at least Rs 22,000 crore a year due to movie piracy
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Immadhi Ravi, accused of running an international film piracy racket from the Caribbean, was arrested in Hyderabad and sent to 14-day judicial custody. Police blocked iBomma and Bappam websites, seized hard disks, and are probing crypto accounts for further leads
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Cyberabad police arrested Immadhi Ravi, prime suspect behind the iBomma piracy website, upon his arrival from France. Ravi allegedly distributed pirated Telugu films and OTT content, causing major losses. Investigations link him to operations from the Caribbean islands.