Cyber Crime Probe Intensifies Against iBomma and Bappam Websites
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police intensified the investigation into piracy websites iBomma and Bappam for illegally streaming movies and promoting betting applications through unauthorized online platforms.
- Cyber police investigate iBomma and Bappam websites
- Piracy websites accused of illegal movie streaming
- Betting app promotions found on piracy platforms
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have stepped up their investigation into the controversial piracy platforms iBomma and Bappam following complaints from the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce Anti Video Piracy Cell. Authorities allege that the websites were illegally streaming copyrighted films and promoting betting applications through hidden advertising networks.
According to investigators, the websites were offering newly released Telugu films along with movies and OTT content from several other languages without official authorization. Police said unknown individuals are currently operating these platforms using advanced technical methods designed to avoid detection.
Officials revealed that users visiting the websites were first shown promotional advertisements linked to betting platforms before accessing movie content. Investigators also found that whenever users paused videos, additional advertisements related to illegal gambling websites appeared automatically on the screen.
Cyber Crime teams said the operators used sophisticated anti investigation techniques within the website source code. These included disabling right click functions, blocking keyboard shortcuts, restricting browser developer tools, and clearing console logs to make digital tracing more difficult for authorities.
Police believe the administrators generated massive illegal revenue through popup advertisements and third party ad networks while using pirated movie traffic to attract viewers. The Telugu film industry and copyright owners are reportedly facing heavy financial losses because of such piracy activities.
The investigation gained further attention after piracy websites using the iBomma and Bappam names resurfaced despite earlier action by police. Last year, authorities had arrested a person identified as iBomma Ravi in connection with similar piracy operations. Following that case, those websites had reportedly stopped functioning for some time.
However, newly launched websites with similar names recently appeared online again, triggering fresh concerns within the film industry. Cyber Crime officials have now sought clarification from Ravi, who is currently out on bail. Sources said he denied any connection with the newly operating piracy platforms.
Police are continuing technical analysis and digital tracking to identify the individuals behind the websites and uncover the full network involved in the illegal streaming and betting promotion operations.
