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Hyderabad Expands iBomma Probe With Foreigners Act Charge as Police Examine Bank Portal Breach

Police say the accused holds Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship, prompting added charges during ongoing custody.

Overview

  • Cybercrime officials are interrogating Immadi Ravi in Hyderabad under a multi-day custody order, with his statements video recorded as directed by the court.
  • Investigators added Foreigners Act sections after confirming he is not an Indian citizen and holds Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship.
  • Police seized hard drives containing nearly 21,000 films, froze about ₹3.5 crore, and estimate illicit earnings of roughly ₹20 crore tied to the operation.
  • Multiple mirror piracy domains such as iBomma-1, MovieRules and TamilMV have reappeared, and teams are working to identify and block active sites.
  • A nationalised bank’s loan portal displayed iBomma links during his custody, triggering an inquiry into a possible server compromise and questioning of bank officials.