US EditionIndian actress arrested in Bengaluru for smuggling 14.8 kg gold
- Ranya Rao was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport for smuggling 14.8 kg of gold worth over ₹12 crore from Dubai, as confirmed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on March 2, 2025.
- She was under DRI surveillance due to frequent trips to Dubai, where she reportedly concealed gold under her clothing, according to officials.
- After her arrest, she claimed she was blackmailed and forced to carry the gold, raising questions about her possible connections to a larger smuggling network, as reported in various news outlets.
- Ranya was remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a Bengaluru court on March 3, 2025, after being presented by DRI officials, and investigations continue into her potential involvement with law enforcement.
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Indian actress arrested in Bengaluru for smuggling 14.8 kg gold
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in India's Bengaluru arrested Kannada actress Ranya Rao at Kempegowda International Airport, recovering 14.8 kg of gold from her possession, local media reported on Wednesday. Ranya, who flew in on an Emirates flight from Dubai on Monday night, had been under the DRI's radar due to her frequent international travels. Authorities revealed she had managed to wear most of the gold discreetly and conceal…
Actor Ranya Rao arrest: DGP's first reaction after daughter caught smuggling gold at Bengaluru Airport
Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation DGP Ramachandra Rao has reacted to the arrest of his daughter, actor Ranya Rao, who was caught smuggling 14.8 kg of gold at the Bengaluru International Airport. DGP Rao said that he was shocked and devastated after hearing that Ranya was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Rao said, "I was also shocked and devastated when such an incident came to my notice through the media. I was…
How IPS Officer's Actor Daughter Was Caught With 14-Kg Smuggled Gold
anya Rao, actor and the daughter of a senior IPS officer, was one step away from clearing airport security at Bengaluru when a team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted her and recovered gold bars worth Rs 12 crore she was all
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