Nampally Court Rejects Bail Plea of iBomma Ravi
Ravi Immandi was arrested for allegedly running a piracy website that illegally uploaded and shared copyrighted Telugu and other Indian movies.;
In a major development in a high-profile cyber crime case, the Nampally Court has rejected the bail petitions filed by iBomma website owner Ravi Immandi, popularly known as iBomma Ravi. The court dismissed all five bail pleas related to different cases registered against him by the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police.
Ravi Immandi was arrested for allegedly running a piracy website that illegally uploaded and shared copyrighted Telugu and other Indian movies. According to the police, the website caused huge losses to film producers and the film industry by leaking newly released movies online without permission.
During the bail hearing, the police strongly opposed granting bail. The prosecution informed the court that the investigation is still in progress and that Ravi plays a key role in operating the piracy network. They also stated that he has access to international connections and foreign citizenship, which increases the risk of him fleeing the country if bail is granted.
The police further told the court that Ravi was already questioned during 12 days of custody, and the details collected during interrogation were submitted to the court. However, investigators said that more digital evidence needs to be verified and several technical aspects of the case are still under examination.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the Nampally Court agreed with the police stand. The judge observed that granting bail at this stage could affect the investigation. Accepting the prosecution’s concerns, the court rejected all five bail petitions filed by Ravi Immandi.