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.
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.
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.
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.
