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Actor Ranya Rao Arrested in ₹12.56 Crore Gold Smuggling Case; DRI Probes Syndicate Links

Ranya Rao, stepdaughter of a senior IPS officer, allegedly smuggled gold from Dubai using protocol privileges, prompting investigations by multiple agencies.

Ranya Rao was caught at the Bengaluru airport with 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested from the Kempagowda International Airport in the first week of March 3.
Kannada film actor Ranya Rao, was arrested in one of the largest gold seizures at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.
Karnataka minister G Parameshwara. (PTI)

Overview

  • Ranya Rao was apprehended at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 with 14.8 kg of gold concealed on her body, valued at ₹12.56 crore.
  • Investigations revealed that Rao used VIP protocol privileges, allegedly facilitated by her stepfather, senior IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao, to bypass airport security checks.
  • The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are probing her involvement in a larger smuggling syndicate operating from Dubai.
  • Authorities also seized ₹2.67 crore in cash and gold jewelry worth ₹2.06 crore from her Bengaluru residence during subsequent raids.
  • The Karnataka government withdrew a CID probe into protocol violations, transferring the investigation to a senior IAS officer, while political accusations between BJP and Congress continue over alleged shielding of the accused.