1 day ago · Kannada actress Ranya Rao alias Harhsavardini Ranya, 33, who was arrested on March 3 at the Bengaluru airport for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kg of gold from Dubai, used the US passport of her associate and co-accused, Telugu actor Tarun Raj Konduru alias Virat Konduru, 30, to pass the gold through Dubai checks, revealed probe findings.

1 day ago · Bangalore; Actress Ranya Rao alleges assault by DRI officers probing gold smuggling case; Actress Ranya Rao alleges assault by DRI officers probing gold smuggling case Actress Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI at Bengaluru airport allegedly with 14.2 kg of foreign-origin gold bars, worth Rs 12.56 crore, concealed on her person.

2 days ago · Frequent travel to Dubai, including 27 visits since January 2025, possession of a UAE Resident Identity Card, and threat to national security have been cited as reasons by a special court in Bengaluru on Friday for denial of bail to actress Ranya Rao, 33, in a gold smuggling case. The actress was ...

2 days ago · In a related development, Dr K Ramachandra, the stepfather of Ranya Rao, has been placed on compulsory leave. The government has appointed the ADGP of the Recruitment Division, KV Sarathachandra ...

2 days ago · Ranya Rao alleged that after being apprehended, she was ‘slapped 10 to 15 times by the officers, and forced to sign 40-page typed papers admitting to smuggling’ Updated - March 16, 2025 10:54 ...

2 days ago · The Economic Offences Court rejected the bail application of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, stating that the “alleged offence has serious ramifications on the entire economy of the country" and “poses a serious threat to genuine gold traders".. The court observed, “As the facts and circumstances leading to the case on hand are detrimental to national security and the revenue of the country ...

Mar 6, 2025 · Ranya Rao's gold smuggling ring was busted after the DRI caught her with 14.8 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport, uncovering secret jackets, police aides, and Rs 17.29 crore racket

4 days ago · Ranya Rao, a Kannada film starlet, is under investigation for her alleged involvement in a Rs 12.56 crore gold smuggling case, using VIP services at the Bengaluru airport. Her stepfather, a senior ...

3 days ago · The Special Court for Economic Offences on Friday dismissed the bail petition of Ranya Rao, who was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) after she was caught smuggling 14.2 kg ...

Mar 5, 2025 · Kannada actress Ranya Rao, 31, was arrested at Bengaluru airport for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kg of gold from Dubai. Known for her roles in films like 'Maanikya' and 'Wagah', she was caught by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The investigation is ongoing to determine if she acted alone or was part of a larger network.