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5d ago

Karnataka High Court Reserves Decision on Bail for Ranya Rao in Gold Smuggling Case

The court awaits additional forensic evidence from the DRI as investigations into the smuggling network and alleged official complicity continue.

Justice Shetty emphasised that escort privileges are not given to all and questioned the justification for Rao’s eligibility for such VIP treatment at airports (File photo)
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Overview

  • Actor Ranya Rao and Tarun Konduru Raju are accused of smuggling gold from Dubai to Bengaluru using deceptive travel bookings and VIP airport privileges.
  • The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has linked Rao, Raju, and jeweller Sahil Sakariya Jain through forensic analysis of electronic devices.
  • Rao and Raju reportedly undertook at least 25 one-day trips from Dubai to Bengaluru, bypassing customs by declaring gold for Geneva or Bangkok.
  • Investigators allege that Rao's stepfather, DGP Ramachandra Rao, facilitated VIP protocols and police escorts at Bengaluru airport to evade security checks.
  • The Karnataka High Court has reserved its verdict on bail petitions for Rao and Raju, with the DRI seeking more time to submit sealed forensic evidence.