Archive · 22 Nov 2025
iBomma's Founder Arrested, Piracy Network Under Scrutiny
The founder of a popular piracy website called iBomma was arrested, and the website was shut down.
The police are now looking into how the website made money and who helped run it.
They're also warning people that these kinds of websites can be dangerous because they might steal your information.
Immadi Ravi, founder of iBomma, arrested for digital piracy
iBomma permanently blocked, displaying a court-mandated message
Authorities warn of cybersecurity risks associated with piracy sites
Ravi faces additional forgery charges and money laundering investigation
iBomma's network allegedly caused Rs 3,700 crore loss to Telugu film industry
- Who
- Immadi Ravi, authorities, users of piracy sites
- What
- Arrest of iBomma's founder, shutdown of the website, investigation into piracy network
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To combat digital piracy and protect users from cybersecurity risks
Pro-Piracy
Anti-Piracy
Access to Content
Pro-Piracy
Free access to movies and TV shows
Anti-Piracy
Illegal and harms content creators
Crackdown Effectiveness
Pro-Piracy
New sites emerge quickly, making crackdowns ineffective
Anti-Piracy
Crackdowns raise awareness and deter some users
- Original Site
- iBomma
- Founder's Arrest
- Immadi Ravi
- Total Charges
- Over 13 sections under various acts
- Estimated Industry Loss
- Approximately Rs 3,700 crore in 2024
- Investigating Agencies
- Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police, Enforcement Directorate
