Archive · 16 Nov 2025
iBomma Founder Immadi Ravi Arrested in Hyderabad After Returning From France
A man named Immadi Ravi, who ran a popular illegal movie website called iBomma, was arrested when he landed in Hyderabad.
He had been hiding in the Caribbean islands, sharing movies online that were copied soon after they came out.
The police had been looking for him for a long time.
When he returned from France, the police caught him at the airport.
They took money from his bank accounts and his computers.
His website was making it very hard for movie makers to earn money from their films.
Some people think he even bragged that he couldn't be caught, so catching him is a big win for the police.
This shows how difficult it is for police to catch criminals who use the internet to hide their activities.
Immadi Ravi, the founder of the piracy website iBomma, was arrested in Hyderabad upon his return from France.
Ravi operated iBomma from the Caribbean Islands, distributing pirated Telugu and other films shortly after their release.
The arrest followed an intensive investigation by Cyberabad Police, leading to the seizure of digital devices and approximately Rs 3 crore from his accounts.
The Telugu film industry estimates losses exceeding Rs 3,700 crore in 2024 due to piracy facilitated by sites like iBomma.
Ravi's arrest is considered a major success for Telangana's anti-piracy efforts against sophisticated cybercrime operations.
- Who
- Immadi Ravi, founder of the piracy website iBomma
- What
- Arrested for digital movie piracy after returning from France.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Hyderabad, India, at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
- Why
- Operating a notorious piracy website (iBomma) that distributed pirated films and caused significant financial losses to the Telugu film industry.
Fulfillment of Law Enforcement Efforts
Challenges in Combating Cybercrime
Piracy Kingpin Apprehension
Fulfillment of Law Enforcement Efforts
The arrest of Immadi Ravi is a significant victory for Telangana's anti-piracy enforcement, showcasing successful international cooperation and investigative efforts.
Challenges in Combating Cybercrime
Ravi's ability to operate from abroad and use sophisticated technology to mask servers highlights the immense challenges police face in combating cybercrime that transcends borders.
- Piracy Website Operator
- Immadi Ravi (iBomma)
- Location of Arrest
- Hyderabad, India (Rajiv Gandhi International Airport)
- Previous Operating Location
- Caribbean Islands
- Frozen Accounts Amount
- Nearly Rs 3 crore
- Estimated Industry Loss in 2024
- Over Rs 3,700 crore
- Police Department Involved
- Cyberabad Police