iBomma Ravi Gets Bail in Piracy Case, Strict Court Rules
High Court Grants Conditional Bail to iBomma Ravi
In a major development in the high-profile movie piracy case, iBomma Ravi has been released from Chanchalguda Jail after securing conditional bail from the Telangana High Court.
Ravi, who was arrested in November by the Central Crime Station (CCS) police, was accused of operating one of India’s largest online movie piracy networks linked to the iBomma platform. The court granted bail with strict conditions aimed at preventing further violations.
Why Was iBomma Ravi Arrested?
According to CCS officials, Ravi allegedly:
- Uploaded thousands of pirated movies and OTT content
- Operated a large piracy distribution network
- Promoted illegal online betting platforms
- Earned crores through piracy operations
Police investigations revealed that approximately 21,000 movies in multiple languages were stored in seized hard drives. Authorities also reported that nearly â‚ą3.5 crore was frozen from his bank accounts during the probe, while total earnings were estimated at around â‚ą20 crore.
Bail Conditions Imposed by the High Court
- The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail with strict rules:
- Ravi must not leave India
- He must appear before CCS police daily at 11 AM
- His passport must be surrendered to the court
- He is restricted from using the internet without prior police permission
Earlier, his bail plea was rejected by the Nampally court. After multiple attempts, he finally received relief from the High Court.
Arrest Details and Investigation Findings
Ravi, a native of Visakhapatnam, was arrested at an apartment in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. Officials stated that he was previously operating the piracy network while staying in the Caribbean islands.
Investigators also uncovered that Ravi allegedly used identification documents under the name of Vellela Prahlad, including a driving license and a PAN card. However, Prahlad later clarified during police questioning that he had no connection with Ravi and did not even know him.
The case currently includes around five criminal charges related to movie piracy and betting app promotions.
Impact on Online Piracy Crackdown
The arrest and bail of iBomma Ravi mark a significant step in the Telangana police’s crackdown on digital piracy and illegal betting promotions. Authorities have intensified monitoring of piracy websites and online betting advertisements in recent months.
The investigation is still ongoing.
FAQ
1. Why was iBomma Ravi arrested?
He was arrested for allegedly running a large movie piracy network and promoting online betting platforms.
2. When was iBomma Ravi arrested?
He was arrested on November 15 by CCS police in Hyderabad.
3. What are the bail conditions imposed on iBomma Ravi?
He must not leave the country, must appear before police daily, surrender his passport, and cannot use the internet without permission.
4. How much money was seized in the case?
Authorities froze approximately â‚ą3.5 crore from his bank accounts.
5. How many cases are registered against him?
Around five cases have been registered related to piracy and betting promotions.
Conclusion
The conditional bail granted to iBomma Ravi brings temporary relief in one of India’s most talked-about movie piracy cases. However, with strict court-imposed restrictions and ongoing investigation, the legal battle is far from over. The case highlights the growing crackdown on digital piracy and illegal betting networks in India.
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