Actor Ranya Rao part of global gold smuggling racket? CBI launches probe
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Actor Ranya Rao part of global gold smuggling racket? CBI launches probe

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into a global gold smuggling operation following the arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of a senior police officer. Rao was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on March 4 while attempting to smuggle 14.8 kg of gold valued at Rs 12 crore from Dubai. The CBI wants to uncover potential links between domestic operatives and international smugglers given the sophisticated methods employed and the significant quantity of gold involved. This case bears similarities to the 2020 Kerala gold smuggling scandal, where diplomatic channels were exploited to smuggle significant quantities of gold, leading to multiple arrests and investigations by national agencies.

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Ranya Rao helped co-accused Tarun Raj purchase Hyderabad flight tickets to smuggle gold: DRI
3 days, 21 hours ago

Ranya Rao helped co-accused Tarun Raj purchase Hyderabad flight tickets to smuggle gold: DRI

Hindustan Times  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence told a session court that Kannada actor Ranya Rao helped Tarun Raju, the co-accused in the alleged gold smuggling case, by transferring money to help him purchase flight tickers to smuggle gold, News18 reported. Kannada film actor Ranya Rao was arrested in one of the largest gold seizures at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. According to …

Ranya, actor friend visited Dubai to smuggle gold: DRI
4 days, 1 hour ago

Ranya, actor friend visited Dubai to smuggle gold: DRI

Hindustan Times  

There was a clear nexus between Kannada actress Ranya Rao and her Telugu actor friend Tarun Konduru Raju, both arrested in a gold smuggling case, the directorate of revenue and intelligence informed a special court in Bengaluru on Tuesday, adding that the duo travelled together on several occasions over the last two years. Ranya Rao Rao, stepdaughter of IPS officer …

Police case against BJP MLA for vulgar remarks on actor Ranya Rao
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4 days, 3 hours ago

Police case against BJP MLA for vulgar remarks on actor Ranya Rao

Hindustan Times  

BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal was booked on Tuesday for making derogatory remarks about Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested in a gold smuggling case, news agency PTI reported. Cops suspects Ranya Rao was part of a larger gold smuggling network. Yatnal has landed in trouble for his vulgar remark on Ranya Rao, alleging that she "hid gold …

Ranya Rao took 52 trips to Dubai, 26 with actor friend Tarun Raju: Report
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Ranya Rao took 52 trips to Dubai, 26 with actor friend Tarun Raju: Report

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who has been arrested in connection with a gold scam case, took at least 26 round trips to Dubai with actor friend Tarun Raju during which they smuggled gold, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials told the court on Tuesday. Both Ranya Rao and Tarun Raju have been charged under the Customs Act and the Prevention of …

Case against Karnataka BJP MLA over vulgar remark against actor Ranya Rao
5 days, 4 hours ago

Case against Karnataka BJP MLA over vulgar remark against actor Ranya Rao

India Today  

An FIR was registered against BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal over his remarks against Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested in a high-profile gold smuggling case in Bengaluru earlier this month. On March 3, Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of Karnataka DGP Ramchandra Rao, was arrested at Bengaluru airport with 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore while returning …

26 Dubai round-trips with actor friend Tarun: New probe details in Ranya Rao case
5 days, 4 hours ago

26 Dubai round-trips with actor friend Tarun: New probe details in Ranya Rao case

India Today  

India’s top anti-smuggling agency has revealed fresh details about its investigation into the alleged gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, during a court proceeding on Tuesday, claimed to have evidence that Rao and her friend Tarun Raju made 26 trips to Dubai during which they smuggled gold. Raju was arrested soon after Ranya …

Ranya Rao arrest: DGP stepfather K Ramachandra Rao questioned
5 days, 10 hours ago

Ranya Rao arrest: DGP stepfather K Ramachandra Rao questioned

Hindustan Times  

K Ramachandra Rao, a DGP-rank officer and Ranya Rao's stepfather, was questioned on Monday in connection with the gold smuggling case. Earlier this month, Ranya Rao, a Kannada actress, was caught at Bengaluru airport allegedly smuggling a huge amount of gold, which was strapped to her body. Gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore were seized from Ranya Rao at Kempegowda International …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Step- father DGP Ramachandra Rao questioned by police
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5 days, 11 hours ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Step- father DGP Ramachandra Rao questioned by police

Live Mint  

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actress Ranya Rao's step father, DGP Ramachandra Rao, was questioned on Monday in the gold smuggling case. Ranya Rao is the stepdaughter of K Ramachandra Rao, a DGP-ranked police officer who, until recently, served as Chairman and Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Bail plea of Ranya …

Ranya Rao and Tarun Raju ran Dubai-based company that smuggled gold to India, claims DRI
5 days, 12 hours ago

Ranya Rao and Tarun Raju ran Dubai-based company that smuggled gold to India, claims DRI

The Hindu  

Contrary to actor Ranya Rao’s statement that she was just a mule carrying the gold consignment she was caught smuggling at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has found that she was running a company ‘Vira Diamonds’ in Dubai, which imported gold to Dubai and allegedly smuggled to India. Ranya used to buy gold from wholesale …

Ranya Rao hid gold ‘wherever she had…’: Karnataka BJP MLA makes vulgar comment on arrested Kannada actor
5 days, 18 hours ago

Ranya Rao hid gold ‘wherever she had…’: Karnataka BJP MLA makes vulgar comment on arrested Kannada actor

Live Mint  

Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case: Karnataka BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal courted controversy when he remarked that Kannada actress Ranya Rao, embroiled in a gold smuggling case, hid gold ‘wherever she had holes’. Amid reports of two ministers allegedly having links to the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao, Karnataka BJP MLA also claimed that he would reveal …

'She hid gold everywhere she has...': BJP MLA Yatnal's crass remark on Ranya Rao
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5 days, 21 hours ago

'She hid gold everywhere she has...': BJP MLA Yatnal's crass remark on Ranya Rao

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Basangouda Patil Yatnal stirred controversy with a crass remark on Ranya Rao, alleging that she "hid gold everywhere she has holes." Karnataka BJP MLA Basanagouda Yatnal Ranya Rao, was arrested by the DRI on March 3 upon her arrival at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport from Dubai. How Ranya Rao avoided security checks A police officer at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda …

After Ranya Rao bust in Bengaluru, ₹8.47 crore gold seized at Mumbai airport
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5 days, 21 hours ago

After Ranya Rao bust in Bengaluru, ₹8.47 crore gold seized at Mumbai airport

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Customs has seized more than 10 kg of gold valued at ₹8.47 crore in four operations at the international airport here and arrested five persons, including three private airport staff members, officials said on Monday. Giving details of the operations, a customs official said a private staffer at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was intercepted and six …

'Ranya Rao Hid Gold All Over Her Body, Wherever She Had...': BJP MLA Makes Vulgar Comment
5 days, 23 hours ago

'Ranya Rao Hid Gold All Over Her Body, Wherever She Had...': BJP MLA Makes Vulgar Comment

ABP News  

Bengaluru News: BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal made a vulgar comment on Kannada actress Ranya Rao arrested for allegedly smuggling more than 14 kg gold from Dubai. "I have gathered complete information about her relationships, who helped her obtain security, and how the gold was brought in," he said. VIDEO | Bengaluru: BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Ranya Rao …

She hid gold wherever…: BJP MLA's vulgar remark against Ranya Rao
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6 days, 4 hours ago

She hid gold wherever…: BJP MLA's vulgar remark against Ranya Rao

India Today  

Karnataka BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has made a crude remark against Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested in a high-profile gold smuggling case, alleging that she had concealed the gold "wherever she had holes". Seeking strong action in the gold smuggling case, while speaking to the media, the Bijapur City MLA said, "She had gold all over her …

Actor Ranya Rao’s DGP-Rank Stepfather Sent on Compulsory Leave
1 week ago

Actor Ranya Rao’s DGP-Rank Stepfather Sent on Compulsory Leave

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Saturday placed DGP-rank officer K Ramachandra Rao on compulsory leave. Rao's stepdaughter and Kannada actress Ranya Rao aka Harshavardhini Ranya, was arrested on March 3 at Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly smuggling gold from Dubai. The Karnataka government, on March 10, appointed Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta to probe Rao's possible involvement in Ranya's alleged …

Ranya Rao’s Stepfather, Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao, Sent On Compulsory Leave Amid Gold Smuggling Probe
1 week ago

Ranya Rao’s Stepfather, Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao, Sent On Compulsory Leave Amid Gold Smuggling Probe

ABP News  

Karnataka Director General of Police K Ramachandra Rao has been sent on compulsory leave, weeks after his stepdaughter, Kannada actor Harshavardhini Ranya, also known as Ranya Rao, was arrested in a gold smuggling case. According to news agency ANI, an official order stated that Additional Director General of Police KV Sharath Chandra, who currently handles recruitment, has been given concurrent …

Ranya Rao's DGP stepfather sent on ‘compulsory leave’ with immediate effect
1 week ago

Ranya Rao's DGP stepfather sent on ‘compulsory leave’ with immediate effect

Hindustan Times  

Ramachandra Rao, the DGP step-father of actor Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested in connection with a gold smuggling case, has been sent on “compulsory leave” with immediate effect, the Karnataka government announced in a circular. KV Sharath Chandra, the Additional Director General of Police, has been appointed to concurrently serve as the Chairman & Managing Director of the Karnataka …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Actor alleges torture in custody; was 'slapped 10-15 times'
1 week ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Actor alleges torture in custody; was 'slapped 10-15 times'

Hindustan Times  

In a fresh development from the gold smuggling case at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, Kannada actor Ranya Rao has now alleged that she was subjected to torture during policy custody, saying she was slapped multiple times and denied food. ‘Physically assaulted, slapped 10-15 times’ As per Ranya Rao's allegations, she was also reportedly forced to sign blank papers by officials …

‘Slapped, Denied Food, Forced To Sign Papers’: Ranya Rao Alleges Custodial Assault In Gold Smuggling Case
1 week ago

‘Slapped, Denied Food, Forced To Sign Papers’: Ranya Rao Alleges Custodial Assault In Gold Smuggling Case

ABP News  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who is currently facing charges in a gold smuggling case, has alleged that the investigators from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence subjected her to physical assault, denied her food and forced her to sign blank documents during interrogation. In her complaint to the DRI, Rao described her interrogation experience as inhumane, alleging she was slapped multiple …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: State police Protocol Officer misused, DRI tells court
1 week ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: State police Protocol Officer misused, DRI tells court

Hindustan Times  

A Special Court for Economic Offences has denied bail to actress Ranya Rao in connection with an alleged gold smuggling racket, citing her repeated trips to Dubai and the use of a Karnataka Police Protocol Officer to bypass security checks. Ranya, who is the stepdaughter of senior IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao, allegedly played a key role in the smuggling …

State police Protocol Officer was used in gold smuggling: DRI to the court
1 week 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 week 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's father, DGP Ramachandra Rao, sent on compulsory leave
1 week, 1 day ago

Ranya Rao's father, DGP Ramachandra Rao, sent on compulsory leave

India Today  

Gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao’s stepfather, Ramchandra Rao, a DGP-rank officer in Karnataka, was sent on compulsory leave on Saturday. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, which is investigating the case, informed the special court on Friday that the probe has so far uncovered a "sophisticated methodology" for gold smuggling, using the State Police Protocol Officer to bypass security, engaging in …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Actor alleges custodial torture by DRI: 'Slapped, forced to sign blank pages'
Top News
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Ranya Rao's fresh bail plea in gold smuggling case after lower court setback
1 week, 1 day ago

Ranya Rao's fresh bail plea in gold smuggling case after lower court setback

India Today  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao on Saturday filed a bail petition in the Sessions Court, a day after her request for bail was rejected by a lower court in the gold smuggling case. Ranya was arrested on March 3 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.8 kilograms of gold, valued at Rs 12 crore, while returning from …

Bengaluru Court Denies Bail To Ranya Rao In Gold Smuggling Case
1 week, 1 day ago

Bengaluru Court Denies Bail To Ranya Rao In Gold Smuggling Case

Live Law  

A court in Bengaluru on Friday refused to grant bail to Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who has been arrested in connection with the gold smuggling case. DRI had opposed the please contending that the gold smuggling case has international and hawala links, making it a matter of national security. Recently, a court in Bengaluru has passed an ex-parte temporary injunction …

Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s bail plea rejected in gold smuggling case
1 week, 1 day ago

Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s bail plea rejected in gold smuggling case

Live Mint  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao's bail application was rejected in the Economic Offences Court on Friday, March 14, in a gold smuggling case. The second accused in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, Tarun Konduru, filed a bail application in the Economic Offences court. On Thursday, March 13, the Enforcement Directorate raided multiple locations in Bengaluru and other parts of the …

How actor Ranya Rao avoided security checks before her arrest in gold smuggling case and who enabled it
1 week, 2 days ago

How actor Ranya Rao avoided security checks before her arrest in gold smuggling case and who enabled it

Hindustan Times  

In a fresh turn of events, a police officer at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has revealed that actor Ranya Rao was granted VIP protocol on multiple occasions at the behest of her stepfather, senior IPS officer DGP K Ramachandra Rao, reported Deccan Herald. Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested over alleged gold smuggling on Monday night while returning from Dubai …

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

Ranya Rao case: ED raids multiple locations in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Directorate of Enforcement has joined the probe into the gold smuggling case involving Kannada film actor Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of Director General of Police K. Ramachandra Rao. Ranya Rao was caught red-handed trying to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. Now, ED has joined the probe, …

Ranya Rao case: ED raids multiple locations in Bengaluru, other places
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1 week, 2 days 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 …

How was Ranya Rao handed gold to smuggle to India? Actor reveals details
1 week, 2 days ago

How was Ranya Rao handed gold to smuggle to India? Actor reveals details

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore, revealed how she was handed the contraband at Dubai International Airport before attempting to transport it to Bengaluru, reported NDTV. Kannada film actor Ranya Rao revealed she was directed by foreign callers to smuggle gold from Dubai to Bengaluru While being interrogated by the Directorate …

Online crime tutorial? Ranya Rao reveals she took notes on smuggling gold from YouTube: Report
1 week, 2 days ago

Online crime tutorial? Ranya Rao reveals she took notes on smuggling gold from YouTube: Report

Live Mint  

Actor Ranya Rao, arrested in a gold smuggling case, has confessed during interrogation that it was the first time she had smuggled gold from Dubai. I have never brought or purchased gold from Dubai before," Ranya Rao said in a U-turn to her previous statements to DRI officials, according to a report by India Today. Ranya Rao also revealed during …

Ranya Rao Confesses to Gold Smuggling, DRI Memo Reveals Evidence
1 week, 3 days ago

Ranya Rao Confesses to Gold Smuggling, DRI Memo Reveals Evidence

Deccan Chronicle  

Actor Ranya Rao, who is in the custody of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, revealed during interrogation that it was the first time she smuggled gold from Dubai. Rao, stepdaughter of Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao, was arrested at Bengaluru airport while attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore in the form of biscuits strapped to …

Karnataka Govt Withdraws CID Probe Into Actor Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Ranya Rao case: Actor could be part of ‘coordinated gold smuggling syndicate’ operating from Dubai, says DRI
1 week, 3 days ago

Ranya Rao case: Actor could be part of ‘coordinated gold smuggling syndicate’ operating from Dubai, says DRI

Live Mint  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has informed a Karnataka court that actor Ranya Rao, arrested in a gold smuggling case, was part of a smuggling syndicate and had illegally brought gold into the country on multiple occasions. Gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore were seized from Harshvardhini Ranya, alias Ranya Rao, at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. “Contrary to her voluntary …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka govt withdraws CID probe into police role
1 week, 3 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka govt withdraws CID probe into police role

Live Mint  

The Congress government in Karnataka has withdrawn its order directing the Criminal Investigation Department to probe possible lapses and dereliction of duty by police officers at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport in connection with Kannada actor Ranya Rao's gold smuggling case. According to the government's order withdrawing the CID, Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta is already probing the possible role of …

Kannada actress Ranya Rao violated protocol meant for senior officers: SPP
1 week, 3 days 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 …

ED raids in Karnataka in gold smuggling case linked to actor Ranya Rao
1 week, 3 days ago

ED raids in Karnataka in gold smuggling case linked to actor Ranya Rao

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in a dozen locations across Karnataka in connection with its probe into an international gold smuggling case following the arrest of Kannada actor Ranya Rao. Subsequent raids at her Bengaluru residence led to the seizure of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and Rs 2.67 crore in cash, bringing the total confiscated assets to Rs …

Karnataka cop who helped Ranya Rao, got orders from seniors, DRI tells court: Report
1 week, 3 days 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 gold smuggling case: Karnataka government withdraws CID inquiry
1 week, 3 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka government withdraws CID inquiry

The Hindu  

Hours after issuing an order entrusting the Criminal Investigation Department to probe the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, the State government withdrew its order on Tuesday. The Karnataka government had appointed senior IAS officer Gaurav Gupta to investigate the protocol violations by actor Ranya Rao at Kempegowda International Airport as well as the possible role of her stepfather K. Ramachandra …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling: Actor misused VIP airport facilities to evade Bengaluru security—Did DGP stepfather help?
1 week, 4 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling: Actor misused VIP airport facilities to evade Bengaluru security—Did DGP stepfather help?

Live Mint  

Gold smuggling case: After Kannada actress Ranya Rao was caught smuggling around 15 kg of gold at the Bengaluru airport last week, the Karnataka government on Monday ordered an inquiry into the alleged misuse of protocol services and the role of her stepfather, Dr K Ramachandra Rao, a DGP-rank officer in the state, to evade airport security checks. The state …

Ranya Rao case: Karnataka government orders probe into DGP Ramachandra Rao’s role, misuse of protocol by actress at Bengaluru airport
1 week, 4 days 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
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Gold smuggling case: Karnataka to probe DGP-rank officer Ramachandra Rao, actor Ranya’s stepfather
1 week, 5 days ago

Gold smuggling case: Karnataka to probe DGP-rank officer Ramachandra Rao, actor Ranya’s stepfather

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has appointed Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta to probe the role of DGP rank officer K Ramachandra Rao, if any, in the alleged gold smuggling activity of his step daughter and Kannada actress Ranya Rao. Ramachandra Rao is presently serving as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation. Gold bars …

Ranya Rao's cop father under lens in smuggling case over airport protocol 'misuse'
1 week, 5 days ago

Ranya Rao's cop father under lens in smuggling case over airport protocol 'misuse'

India Today  

The Karnataka government has launched a formal investigation into the alleged protocol violation at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, following the recent arrest of actor Ranya Rao in a gold smuggling case. The government also ordered an inquiry into the role of Ramachandra Rao, the stepfather of Ranya Rao and an IPS officer, in her being able to breach protocol at …

CBI probes Ranya Rao's wedding footage, guest list, gifts for smuggling links
1 week, 5 days ago

CBI probes Ranya Rao's wedding footage, guest list, gifts for smuggling links

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation intensified its probe into the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, with officers conducting searches in Bengaluru as they gather crucial information. The probe reportedly extended beyond Ranya Rao, with officials examining possible connections between high-profile individuals and the smuggling operation. A team from the CBI’s Delhi unit is spearheading the investigation, with …

Political gossip: DK Shivakumar on reports linking ministers to gold smuggling
1 week, 5 days ago

Political gossip: DK Shivakumar on reports linking ministers to gold smuggling

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar rejected reports alleging that two state ministers are linked to the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao, dismissing them as "political gossip." Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of senior IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao, was caught smuggling gold worth Rs 12.56 crore from Dubai at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on March 3. Reports …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
1 week, 5 days 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
1 week, 5 days 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 …

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