Hyderabad Man Arrested for Recording Films Inside Cinemas, Earned Rs 40 Lakh in Cryptocurrency Through Piracy Racket
By Ruby Zaidi
In a shocking development from #Hyderabad, a man named #KiranKumar, who worked as an air-conditioner technician by profession, has been arrested for his involvement in a well-organized film piracy operation that had been running under the radar for nearly two years.
The arrest was made earlier this week during a joint operation conducted by the #CyberCrimePolice and the #TelanganaFilmChamberOfCommerce’s Anti-Piracy Cell, which had been tracking illegal content leaks linked to cinemas in the city.
What’s most startling is how Kiran Kumar, a seemingly ordinary technician, had created a profitable side business by secretly recording newly released movies inside cinema halls and then leaking them to piracy websites.
Over the last 18 months, he reportedly earned more than ₹40 lakh, and all of it was paid in #cryptocurrency, making the financial trail harder to trace.
Authorities have confirmed that his digital payments are currently under active investigation, particularly focusing on the involvement of #overseas handlers. #PiracyRacket #DigitalCrime
Modus Operandi: Cinemas, Smartphones, and Low Footfall Shows
During police interrogation, Kiran made a full confession. He admitted to illegally recording over 40 films across multiple cinema halls in Hyderabad.
He revealed that his strategy involved visiting theatres during low-occupancy shows, especially during weekdays or early morning screenings, which helped him remain unnoticed by staff and viewers alike. #FilmLeak #CinemaPiracy