A day after arrest, actress Ranya Rao’s Bengaluru home raided; ₹2.06 crore jewellery, ₹2.67 crore cash seized
1 week, 4 days ago

A day after arrest, actress Ranya Rao’s Bengaluru home raided; ₹2.06 crore jewellery, ₹2.67 crore cash seized

Hindustan Times  

A day after Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore, officials raided her residence and seized jewellery worth ₹2.06 crore along with ₹2.67 crore in cash, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said on Wednesday. Rao, 33, who is the stepdaughter of a senior Karnataka IPS officer of Director General of Police rank, was intercepted at the airport on March 3. Rao, 33, who is the stepdaughter of a senior Karnataka IPS officer of Director General of Police rank, was intercepted at the airport on March 3 while returning from Dubai. “The search resulted in the seizure of gold jewellery worth ₹2.06 crore and Indian currency amounting to ₹2.67 crore,” the DRI said in its statement according to ANI.

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State police Protocol Officer was used in gold smuggling: DRI to the court
1 day, 12 hours ago

State police Protocol Officer was used in gold smuggling: DRI to the court

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has stated in the court that the Karnataka Police Protocol Officer was used in the gold smuggling racket involving actress Ranya Rao. State police Protocol Officer was used in gold smuggling: DRI to the court In its argument against giving bail to Ranya, the central agency told the Special Court for Economic Offences that …

Ranya Rao now pleads innocence, says she was slapped by officers whom she can identify: Report
1 day, 12 hours ago

Ranya Rao now pleads innocence, says she was slapped by officers whom she can identify: Report

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao has taken a u-turn on her statement. Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested over alleged gold smuggling while returning from Dubai. Ranya Rao alleges assault by DRI officers As per the letter, she was arrested from the airplane itself two weeks ago. "Under immense pressure and physical assault, I was forced to sign 50-60 typed pages …

Ranya Rao claims innocence in letter to DRI, says being falsely implicated
1 day, 22 hours ago

Ranya Rao claims innocence in letter to DRI, says being falsely implicated

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Ranya Rao, the 33-year-old actress who was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 for allegedly smuggling gold, has claimed that she is innocent and is being falsely implicated as nothing was recovered from her. In a letter to the Additional Director General of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence purportedly written by Ranya on March 6 from the …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Actor alleges custodial torture by DRI: 'Slapped, forced to sign blank pages'
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1 day, 22 hours ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Actor alleges custodial torture by DRI: 'Slapped, forced to sign blank pages'

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Ranya Rao, the 33-year-old actress who was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 for allegedly smuggling gold, has claimed that she is innocent and is being falsely implicated as nothing was recovered from her. In a letter to the Additional Director General of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence purportedly written by Ranya on March 6 from the …

ED launches probe into Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, raids eight places in Bengaluru
2 days, 22 hours ago

ED launches probe into Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, raids eight places in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: After the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Central Bureau of Investigation, the Enforcement Directorate has launched an investigation into the high-profile Bengaluru gold smuggling case. Officers of ED raided eight places in the city and other areas on Thursday as part of their money laundering investigation. The ED launched its probe after registering a case under the Prevention of …

Ranya Rao case: ED raids multiple locations in Bengaluru, other places
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3 days, 13 hours ago

Ranya Rao case: ED raids multiple locations in Bengaluru, other places

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided multiple locations in Bengaluru and some other places as part of a money laundering probe linked to the alleged gold smuggling racket in which Kannada actor Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI in Karnataka, official sources said. A case has been field under the Prevention of Money laundering Act, taking cognisance of a …

Karnataka Govt Withdraws CID Probe Into Actor Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case
3 days, 18 hours ago

Karnataka Govt Withdraws CID Probe Into Actor Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case

ABP News  

The Karnataka government on Wednesday withdrew the Criminal Investigation Department probe into actor Ranya Rao’s gold smuggling case. The state CID was initially ordered by the state government to investigate the possible lapses and violations in duty by police officers at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru in connection with the case. The development comes after a CID probe order was …

Kannada actress Ranya Rao violated protocol meant for senior officers: SPP
3 days, 22 hours ago

Kannada actress Ranya Rao violated protocol meant for senior officers: SPP

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Special Court for Economic Offences on Wednesday reserved the bail plea of Ranya Rao, stepdaughter of Ramchandra Rao, DGP Karnataka Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation, till Friday. During the hearing, Special Public Prosecutor Madhu Rao, representing the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, told the court that the protocol officer of the state police was summoned to disclose the …

Karnataka cop who helped Ranya Rao, got orders from seniors, DRI tells court: Report
4 days, 6 hours ago

Karnataka cop who helped Ranya Rao, got orders from seniors, DRI tells court: Report

Hindustan Times  

A protocol officer who allegedly helped Kannada actor Ranya Rao dodge security checks at the Bengaluru airport, received instruction from the seniors, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence told a Bengaluru special court on Wednesday. DRI's counsel, special public prosecutor Madhu Rao told the court that the police officer admitted before DRI investigators that they provided the protocol based on the …

Ranya Rao case: Karnataka government orders probe into DGP Ramachandra Rao’s role, misuse of protocol by actress at Bengaluru airport
5 days, 14 hours ago

Ranya Rao case: Karnataka government orders probe into DGP Ramachandra Rao’s role, misuse of protocol by actress at Bengaluru airport

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government has appointed senior IAS officer Gaurav Gupta to investigate the protocol violations by actor Ranya Rao at Kempegowda International Airport and also the possible role of her stepfather K. Ramachandra Rao, Director-General of Police, Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation, in the gold smuggling case. “It has been reported by the media that Ranya Rao was apprehended by …

Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case Karnataka Orders Probe Into 'Protocol Breach' Ramachandra Rao Under Lens
Top News
5 days, 15 hours ago

Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case Karnataka Orders Probe Into 'Protocol Breach' Ramachandra Rao Under Lens

ABP News  

The Karnataka government has ordered an investigation into allegations of protocol violations linked to the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao. The probe will be conducted under the leadership of Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, with authorities directed to submit a report within a week. The investigation will also examine the role of senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, whose …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
6 days, 9 hours ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

Gold smuggling case: Actor Ranya Rao remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody Kannada actor Ranya Rao was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by a special court for economic offences, on Monday. Gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao allotted land for steel plant during previous BJP regime: KIADB The Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board has said that Kannada actor Ranya …

‘Verbally Tortured, Traumatised’: Actor Ranya Rao Breaks Down In Court, Denies Physical Assault In Custody
Top News
6 days, 9 hours ago

‘Verbally Tortured, Traumatised’: Actor Ranya Rao Breaks Down In Court, Denies Physical Assault In Custody

ABP News  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested for allegedly smuggling gold worth ₹14.56 crore, broke down in court on Monday, claiming she was "traumatised and emotionally broken" due to "verbal torture and threats" in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence ’s custody. As Ranya continued to cry in court, the judge advised, "Control yourself," and reprimanded her lawyer for interrupting. Ranya …

Ranya Rao says ‘emotionally broken’, denies physical torture by DRI as viral image with swollen eyes surfaces
6 days, 10 hours ago

Ranya Rao says ‘emotionally broken’, denies physical torture by DRI as viral image with swollen eyes surfaces

Live Mint  

Karnataka actress Ranya Rao, under investigation for smuggling gold, broke down in court again on Monday, while submitting that she had 'not' undergone any physical torture while in Directorate of Revenue Intelligence custody. Harshavardhini Ranya alias Ranya Rao was arrested a week ago for allegedly smuggling gold worth ₹12 crore from Dubai. Ranya Rao remanded to 14 days' judicial custody …

Gold Smuggling Case: Land Allotted To Ranya Rao’s Firm Under Bommai Govt. BJP, Congress Spar Over ‘Ties’
6 days, 11 hours ago

Gold Smuggling Case: Land Allotted To Ranya Rao’s Firm Under Bommai Govt. BJP, Congress Spar Over ‘Ties’

ABP News  

The Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board has confirmed that Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested for smuggling gold from Dubai, was allotted land to set up a steel plant by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in February 2023. As political tensions rose over the matter, the office of Karnataka’s Minister for Medium and Large Industries, M B …

Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao allotted land for steel plant worth ₹138 crore during Karnataka’s BJP regime
Top News
6 days, 14 hours ago

Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao allotted land for steel plant worth ₹138 crore during Karnataka’s BJP regime

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board has stated that Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested for smuggling gold from Dubai, was allotted land to establish a steel plant by the previous BJP government in February 2023. As the issue began to take a political turn, the office of Minister for Medium and Large Industries M B Patil released …

Ranya Rao's firm allotted land during BJP reign: Karnataka industrial body
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6 days, 22 hours ago

Ranya Rao's firm allotted land during BJP reign: Karnataka industrial body

India Today  

The Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board, on Sunday, clarified that Kannada actor Harshavardhini Ranya, also known as Ranya Rao was allotted land to set up a steel plant during the previous BJP-led government. Minister for Medium and Large Industries MB Patil’s office released a statement on Sunday, along with a government notification dated February 22, 2023, confirming the land allocation …

Ranya Rao sent to judicial custody till March 24 in gold smuggling case, breaks down in court
Top News
6 days, 22 hours ago

Ranya Rao sent to judicial custody till March 24 in gold smuggling case, breaks down in court

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Economic Offences Court in Bengaluru on Monday sent Kannada actress Ranya Rao to judicial custody till March 24 in connection with a gold smuggling case. Ramya Rao was produced before the bench of Vishwanath C Gowdar at the special court for economic offences in Bengaluru after three days of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence custody. Ranya, the stepdaughter of …

Kannada actor Ranya Rao sent to judicial custody till March 24 in gold smuggling case
Top News
6 days, 22 hours ago

Kannada actor Ranya Rao sent to judicial custody till March 24 in gold smuggling case

India TV News  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao sent to judicial custody till March 24 in gold smuggling case Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI for her alleged involvement in gold smuggling from Dubai. Kannada actress Harshavardhini Ranya, popularly known as Ranya Rao, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a special court for economic offences in connection with a gold smuggling …

BY Vijayendra asks CM Siddaramaiah to reveal names of ministers linked to gold smuggling case
6 days, 22 hours ago

BY Vijayendra asks CM Siddaramaiah to reveal names of ministers linked to gold smuggling case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The political storm over the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case intensified on Monday as BJP state president BY Vijayendra issued a direct challenge to the government, saying: “Reveal the names of ministers involved.” Addressing the media, Vijayendra dropped a series of shocking allegations, stating that top politicians and influential figures are linked to the Rs 13 crore gold smuggling …

Tearful Ranya Rao tells lawyers about her mental trauma: ‘I keep thinking why did I get into it’
1 week ago

Tearful Ranya Rao tells lawyers about her mental trauma: ‘I keep thinking why did I get into it’

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao is reportedly overcome with regret after getting caught allegedly smuggling gold into the country. Currently in DRI custody until March 10, Ranya Rao expressed regret and distress during court appearances. Emotional Ranya Rao talks about mental trauma in court Ranya was remanded to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence custody until March 10. Ranya, known for her …

Visually-impaired man caught at Bengaluru airport with ₹3.44 crore gold, days after Ranya Rao
1 week ago

Visually-impaired man caught at Bengaluru airport with ₹3.44 crore gold, days after Ranya Rao

Hindustan Times  

A visually impaired man was held at Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly smuggling gold worth ₹3.44 crore from Dubai, customs officials told news agency PTI on Saturday. A visually impaired man smuggled gold from Dubai to Bengaluru The arrest of the unidentified individual was made on March 4, a day after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence held Kannada actress Ranya …

How Kannada actor Harshvardini Ranya walked into DRI trap at Bengaluru airport
1 week ago

How Kannada actor Harshvardini Ranya walked into DRI trap at Bengaluru airport

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Harshvardini Ranya alias Rao, a Sandalwood actor, stepdaughter of Director General of Police Ramachandra Rao – a 1993-batch IPS officer – and a four-month-old wife of well-known Bengaluru-based architect Jaitn Hukkeri had literally everything going for her until her arrest at the Kempegowda International Airport on the night of March 3 by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence under Customs …

Following DRI inputs, CBI registers case to probe gold smuggling racket with international links
1 week, 1 day ago

Following DRI inputs, CBI registers case to probe gold smuggling racket with international links

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case involving a gold smuggling racket with international links. In September 2021, the CBI registered a corruption case against 11 people, including two former Customs officials, in connection with the alleged smuggling of 17.73-kg gold at Delhi’s international airport in 2018. Another case known as the ‘Karipur gold smuggling’ case was instituted …

Ranya Rao breaks down in court as DRI indicates she’s part of gold smuggling syndicate: ‘Undergoing mental trauma’
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1 week, 1 day ago

Ranya Rao breaks down in court as DRI indicates she’s part of gold smuggling syndicate: ‘Undergoing mental trauma’

Live Mint  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kg of gold, was crying in the courtroom on Friday and told her lawyers that she cannot sleep and was having mental trauma. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has told the special court that Rao was part of a gold smuggling syndicate. It also noted that the alleged …

Visually Impaired Man Caught Smuggling Gold Worth Rs 3.4 Crore At Bengaluru Airport
1 week, 1 day ago

Visually Impaired Man Caught Smuggling Gold Worth Rs 3.4 Crore At Bengaluru Airport

ABP News  

In Kempegowda International Airport, a visually impaired man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 3.44 crore from Dubai, said to the customs officials on Friday. The arrest, made by customs officials on March 4, came just a day after Kannada film actress Ranya Rao was apprehended for a similar offense involving gold smuggling. Taking to X, …

After Ranya Rao's arrest, CBI to probe international gold smuggling ring
1 week, 1 day ago

After Ranya Rao's arrest, CBI to probe international gold smuggling ring

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against smugglers bringing gold into India from abroad through various airports Ranya Rao was caught at the Bengaluru airport with undeclared gold. This comes after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted and arrested Kannada actor Ranya Rao in an alleged gold smuggling case at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on Monday night. …

Kannada actress Ranya Rao admits to possession of 17 gold bars: DRI
1 week, 1 day ago

Kannada actress Ranya Rao admits to possession of 17 gold bars: DRI

The Hindu  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao has confessed to the recovery of 17 gold bars from her possession, sources in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said. On Friday, a special court for economic offences granted the DRI three days’ custody of the actress, who was detained at Bengaluru airport for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kg of gold from Dubai. According to DRI officials, …

This Week in Explainers: How Ranya Rao hid the gold she smuggled into India
1 week, 1 day ago

This Week in Explainers: How Ranya Rao hid the gold she smuggled into India

Firstpost  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao was arrested at the Bengaluru airport for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kg of gold bars from Dubai. US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose reciprocal tariffs against India and other nations on April 2. Ranya Rao was nabbed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence upon her arrival at Bengaluru’s international airport from Dubai for possessing 14.8 …

Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao to meet her advocate every day; actor admits to possession of 17 gold
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao to meet her advocate every day; actor admits to possession of 17 gold

Live Mint  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao, accused of gold smuggling, was remanded to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence custody until March 10. Ranya, known for her roles in Kannada films like Maanikya and Pataki, was detained earlier this week by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at Kempegowda International Airport after returning from Dubai on March 3 in connection with an alleged gold …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: What did cops seize from Kannada actor?
1 week, 1 day ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: What did cops seize from Kannada actor?

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao has confessed to possessing 17 gold bars, news agency PTI reported citing sources in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. Her stepfather currently serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Ranya Rao was caught at the Bengaluru airport with 14.2 kg gold She has been remanded …

Kannada actress Ranya Rao confesses to gold smuggling as DRI uncovers ₹17.29 crore haul: Report
1 week, 1 day ago

Kannada actress Ranya Rao confesses to gold smuggling as DRI uncovers ₹17.29 crore haul: Report

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested on Monday for allegedly smuggling gold from Dubai to India, has admitted to possessing 17 gold bars, according to sources in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, as reported by PTI. Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested from the Kempagowda International Airport. Ranya, the stepdaughter of Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation …

Actor Ranya Rao assaulted in custody? Women's panel says not authorised to probe
1 week, 1 day ago

Actor Ranya Rao assaulted in custody? Women's panel says not authorised to probe

India Today  

Days after her arrest over charges of gold smuggling, a viral image of Kannada actress Ranya Rao with swollen eyes and bruises on face started circulating on social media. Kannada film actor Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold worth over Rs 12.56 crore from Dubai, officials confirmed on March …

Arrested actress Ranya Rao's shocking revelation, exposes international female gold smuggling syndicate
1 week, 1 day ago

Arrested actress Ranya Rao's shocking revelation, exposes international female gold smuggling syndicate

India TV News  

Arrested actress Ranya Rao's shocking revelation, exposes international female gold smuggling syndicate Kannada actress Ranya Rao, arrested for gold smuggling, exposes an international female syndicate, prompting a CBI investigation into the operation. In a recent development, Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for her involvement in a gold smuggling operation after she was caught red-handed attempting to smuggle 14 kilograms …

Was Ranya Rao attacked in custody? Women’s panel responds to viral pic
1 week, 2 days ago

Was Ranya Rao attacked in custody? Women’s panel responds to viral pic

Hindustan Times  

Was Ranya Rao, the Karnataka actor arrested in the gold smuggling case, assaulted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in their custody? Ranya Rao was held with 14.8 kilograms of gold at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 After the ‘Maanikya’ actor was held with 14.8 kilograms of gold at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3, a viral photo of …

Actress caught in gold smuggling remanded to DRI custody
1 week, 2 days ago

Actress caught in gold smuggling remanded to DRI custody

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Bengaluru based actress Ranya Rao, caught in foreign origin gold bars smuggling case at Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli on March 3, was on Friday remanded to 3-days custody of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence by a Special Court for Economic Offences, Bengaluru. The sleuths of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, acting on a specific tip off, caught actress Ranya Rao, daughter …

Ranya Rao remanded to three days in DRI custody in gold smuggling case
1 week, 2 days ago

Ranya Rao remanded to three days in DRI custody in gold smuggling case

The Hindu  

A special court for economic offences on Friday granted the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence three days’ custody of actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport earlier this week for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kg of gold from Dubai. Investigators revealed that Ms. Rao, identified in her passport as Harshavardini Ranya, had travelled to Dubai 27 times in the …

In judicial custody for allegedly smuggling gold, Ranya Rao says she 'is not getting enough rest'
1 week, 2 days ago

In judicial custody for allegedly smuggling gold, Ranya Rao says she 'is not getting enough rest'

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao is in deep trouble after 14 kg of smuggled gold was recovered on her at the Kempegowda International Airport earlier this week. ‘I am tired’ Ranya Rao said in her statement, “I have travelled to Europe, America, and Middle East and have visited Dubai, Saudi Arabia. Ranya, known for her roles in Kannada films like 'Maanikya' …

Actress Ranya Rao claims she was trapped; reveals she travelled to Europe, America, Middle East - What she told DRI
1 week, 2 days ago

Actress Ranya Rao claims she was trapped; reveals she travelled to Europe, America, Middle East - What she told DRI

Live Mint  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao who was arrested with Gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore at Kempegowda International Airport after returning from Dubai, has reportedly denied her involvement in the racket. Reports also said that Ranya revealed the details of her international trips that included the Middle East, Dubai, and some Western countries. Earlier, during questioning, Ranya reportedly claimed that her trip …

What Ranya Rao revealed in her ‘confession’: 17 gold bars, trips to Middle East
1 week, 2 days ago

What Ranya Rao revealed in her ‘confession’: 17 gold bars, trips to Middle East

Hindustan Times  

In the limelight for wrong reasons, Kannada actor Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, reportedly confessed to smuggling gold at the Bengaluru airport, from where she was arrested on Monday night. Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested over alleged gold smuggling on Monday night while returning from Dubai Her stepfather, Ramachandra Rao, the Director-General of Police …

Actor Ranya Rao, during interrogation, admits she got 17 gold bars from Dubai: Report
1 week, 2 days ago

Actor Ranya Rao, during interrogation, admits she got 17 gold bars from Dubai: Report

Hindustan Times  

Ranya Rao, who was arrested for allegedly smuggled 14.8 kg of gold from Dubai, in her statement to the police admitted to carrying 17 gold bars on her body and unveiled the details of her international trips, as reported by NDTV. Ranya Rao revealed that she smuggled 17 gold bars from Dubai to Bengaluru "I have travelled to Europe, America, …

How did Ranya Rao allegedly smuggle 14.8 kg gold from Dubai? Agency explains
1 week, 2 days ago

How did Ranya Rao allegedly smuggle 14.8 kg gold from Dubai? Agency explains

Hindustan Times  

Kannada film actor Ranya Rao, was arrested in one of the largest gold seizures at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport in recent years, after allegedly smuggling 14.8 kg of the contraband from Dubai attached to her body. Kannada film actor Ranya Rao, was arrested in one of the largest gold seizures at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport 33-year-old Rao, the stepdaughter of …

Ranya Rao's DGP stepfather ‘unaware’ of her business affairs | Here's what he said
1 week, 2 days ago

Ranya Rao's DGP stepfather ‘unaware’ of her business affairs | Here's what he said

Hindustan Times  

Business affairs of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, jailed over gold smuggling charges, were not known to her DGP stepfather Ramachandra Rao, who said it was a "huge disappointment" for him to find that 14 kg of smuggled gold was recovered from his stepdaughter at the Kempegowda International Airport. Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested over alleged gold smuggling on Monday …

Ranya Rao’s first statement after arrest: 'Bought 17 gold bars, made several trips to US, Europe, Dubai'
1 week, 2 days ago

Ranya Rao’s first statement after arrest: 'Bought 17 gold bars, made several trips to US, Europe, Dubai'

India TV News  

Ranya Rao’s first statement after arrest: 'Bought 17 gold bars, made several trips to US, Europe, Dubai' Ranya Rao said in her statement to DRI that she had travelled to Europe, America and Middle East and have visited Dubai, Saudi Arabia as well. Days after her arrest at Bengaluru Airport in a gold smuggling case, Kannada actress Ranya Rao confessed …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: How much gold, cash can you bring on flights? Check customs guidelines
1 week, 2 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: How much gold, cash can you bring on flights? Check customs guidelines

India TV News  

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: How much gold, cash can you bring on flights? In this regard, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is the highest authority overseeing customs, excise, and goods and services tax matters in India. Gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore were seized from Ranya Rao at Kempegowda International Airport, following which searches were conducted …

Actor Ranya Rao 'confesses': 17 gold bars, several trips to US, Europe, Dubai
1 week, 2 days ago

Actor Ranya Rao 'confesses': 17 gold bars, several trips to US, Europe, Dubai

India Today  

Days after her arrest at Bengaluru Airport in a gold smuggling case, Kannada actress Ranya Rao confessed to the crime and informed the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence that she had not only travelled to Dubai but Europe, America and the Middle East also. India Today TV accessed Ranya Rao's first official statement given to the DRI in which she admitted …

Court grants DRI custody of Ranya Rao till March 10, issues questioning rules
1 week, 2 days ago

Court grants DRI custody of Ranya Rao till March 10, issues questioning rules

India Today  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao was produced before the Special Court for Economic Offences on Friday after her arrest in a high-profile gold smuggling case. The court also cautioned Ranya Rao to cooperate with the investigating team. Following the hearing, the court directed that Ranya Rao be presented again once her custody period ends. Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of a senior …

Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s custody order reserved for today
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s custody order reserved for today

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has sought a three-day custody of 33-year-old Kannada actor Ranya Rao during the hearing of her bail plea in the special court for economic offenses on Thursday. Ranya was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport on Monday after she was caught allegedly smuggling gold from Dubai. During the hearing, advocates representing DRI sought custody …

Kannada actress Ranya Rao remanded to three days in DRI custody in gold smuggling case
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Kannada actress Ranya Rao remanded to three days in DRI custody in gold smuggling case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A special court for economic offences on Friday granted the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence three days' custody of actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport earlier this week for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kg of gold from Dubai. Investigators revealed that Rao, identified in her passport as Harshavardini Ranya, had travelled to Dubai 27 times in the …

Actor Ranya Rao 'confesses': 17 gold bars, several trips to US, Europe, Dubai
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Actor Ranya Rao 'confesses': 17 gold bars, several trips to US, Europe, Dubai

India Today  

Days after her arrest at Bengaluru Airport in a gold smuggling case, Kannada actress Ranya Rao confessed to the crime and informed the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence that she had not only travelled to Dubai but Europe, America and the Middle East also. India Today TV accessed Ranya Rao's first official statement given to the DRI in which she admitted …

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