Hyderabad, Nov. 16 -- In a significant breakthrough, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested iBomma administrator Immadi Ravi, marking a major turn in the long-running investigation into one of the country's most notorious movie piracy networks.

The iBomma website, known for leaking high-quality films before their official release, has caused losses running into crores for the film industry.

Ravi, who had earlier provoked the police by daring them to "catch him if they could," was finally taken into custody after months of surveillance. Except for him, all other key members of the piracy ring had already been arrested, police said.

Telangana State Home Department Special Chief Secretary C V Anand lauded the Hyderabad Cyber Crime team f...