Tue Nov 18 11:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the Eenadu report on Immidi Ravi, the administrator of Ibomma, who was arrested after challenging the police.
Headline: Ibomma Admin Arrested: Police Unravel Motives Behind Illegal Streaming Empire
Hyderabad, India – Immidi Ravi, the administrator of the Ibomma free movie streaming website, has been arrested after daring police to catch him just a month ago. Hyderabad police are now piecing together the motivations behind Ravi’s actions and the illegal operation.
Police investigations reveal that Ravi was driven by a relentless pursuit of wealth, fueled by perceived insults and financial struggles throughout his life. His marriage to a woman from a financially stable family faced challenges as she and her mother reportedly belittled Ravi’s earnings. This led him to leverage his web design skills to create Ibomma and Babbam TV websites.
The turning point came with advertisements from betting app operators, which generated unexpected wealth. However, even this newfound financial success couldn’t save his marriage, and the couple divorced in 2021. Ravi subsequently relocated to the Netherlands, where he continued to manage the websites remotely.
Authorities say Ravi profited handsomely by selling the data of approximately 5 million Ibomma users to cybercriminals and gaming syndicates, earning an estimated ₹20 crore (approximately $2.5 million USD). His plan to sell his flat in Kukatpally and settle abroad with the proceeds was thwarted by his arrest.
“Any criminal who dares to challenge the police will inevitably face justice,” warned City Police Commissioner Sajjanar. He emphasized the futility of trying to deceive the public through financial and cybercrimes. Sajjanar further cautioned citizens against using platforms like Ibomma, highlighting the dark side of free movie streaming and urging them not to encourage such illegal activities.
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