DRI seizes 12.5 kg smuggled gold worth 9.95 cr, arrests 6
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DRI seizes 12.5 kg smuggled gold worth 9.95 cr, arrests 6

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Mumbai unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 12.5 kilogram of smuggled gold, worth ₹9.95 crore, and arrested six persons, including three airport staff members and three suspected ‘receivers’ of an alleged smuggling syndicate, on Wednesday. DRI seizes 12.5 kg smuggled gold worth 9.95 cr, arrests 6 The agency began its operation after receiving specific intelligence about a syndicate of airport staff, employed at a food court at the Mumbai International Airport, being allegedly involved in smuggling of gold, DRI sources said. “Three airport staff members who were delivering the gold and three receivers were apprehended in the operation,” a DRI source said. In the last two days, DRI Mumbai seized approximately 36 kg of smuggled gold.

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Gold dealer from Ballari arrested for “aiding” Ranya Rao dispose of smuggled gold
1 day, 2 hours ago

Gold dealer from Ballari arrested for “aiding” Ranya Rao dispose of smuggled gold

The Hindu  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence had made the third arrest on Wednesday in the gold smuggling case pertaining to Kannada actor Ranya Rao. On Wednesday, DRI arrested a gold dealer, Sahil Sakariya Jain, from Ballari, for allegedly “abetting Ranya Rao in disposing of smuggled gold”. DRI has accused Sahil Jain of “assisting and abetting Ranya Rao in disposing the smuggled …

88 kg gold bars, luxury watches worth over ₹80 crore seized from locked Gujarat flat
1 week, 1 day ago

88 kg gold bars, luxury watches worth over ₹80 crore seized from locked Gujarat flat

Hindustan Times  

Amid the spotlight over Kannada actor Ranya Rao's gold smuggling case, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence conducted a search at a flat in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on March 17, recovering a whopping 88 kilograms of gold bars, and 19.66 kgs of studded jewellery. The DRI officials said that the 88 kgs of gold bars they recovered are worth ₹ 80 crore. …

Gold bars, jewellery, luxury watches: Rs 100-crore bust at locked Ahmedabad house
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1 week, 2 days ago

Gold bars, jewellery, luxury watches: Rs 100-crore bust at locked Ahmedabad house

India Today  

Gujarat's Anti-Terrorist Squad unearthed a massive gold smuggling operation, seizing a staggering Rs 100 crore worth of gold, cash and luxury watches from an apartment in Ahmedabad. The raid, conducted in collaboration with India's top anti-smuggling agency, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, led to the recovery of 87.9 kg of gold bars, 19.6 kg of gold jewellery, 11 high-end watches …

Ranya Rao and Tarun Raju ran Dubai-based company that smuggled gold to India, claims DRI
1 week, 3 days 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 …

After Ranya Rao bust in Bengaluru, ₹8.47 crore gold seized at Mumbai airport
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1 week, 3 days 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 …

Gold worth ₹8.47 crore seized at Mumbai airport; three staffers among five held
1 week, 3 days ago

Gold worth ₹8.47 crore seized at Mumbai airport; three staffers among five held

The Hindu  

“The Mumbai Customs has seized more than 10 kg of gold valued at ₹8.47 crore in four operations at the international airport in Mumbai and arrested five persons, including three private airport staff members,” officials said on Monday “The seizures were made between March 13 and 15, 2025 and some of the accused had concealed the precious metal in their …

3 airport staff arrested for smuggling; gold worth ₹8 crore seized
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1 week, 3 days ago

3 airport staff arrested for smuggling; gold worth ₹8 crore seized

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Customs Department seized nearly 10.5kg of gold worth ₹8.5 crore from four separate searches conducted over Friday and Saturday at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. 3 airport staff arrested for smuggling; gold worth ₹ 8 crore seized The Customs had been keeping a close watch on airport staff members, and based on suspicion, one staff was intercepted, said …

Customs Seize Rs 3.67 Cr Worth of Gold at Mumbai Airport; 4 Arrested
1 week, 4 days ago

Customs Seize Rs 3.67 Cr Worth of Gold at Mumbai Airport; 4 Arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Mumbai Customs seized gold worth Rs 3.67 crore in separate operations and arrested four persons, including a woman, at the international airport in the city, an official said on Sunday. The official said that three of the accused worked at stores in the airport and were allegedly helping members of a smuggling racket to carry gold out of …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: CBI probing ‘role’ of public servants
1 week, 6 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: CBI probing ‘role’ of public servants

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation is probing the suspected role of public servants in the large-scale smuggling of gold from the United Arab Emirates to India, based on the inputs shared by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, which recently arrested Kannada actor Ranya Rao allegedly with smuggled gold. According to the FIR registered by the CBI, the DRI complaint provide …

Online crime tutorial? Ranya Rao reveals she took notes on smuggling gold from YouTube: Report
2 weeks 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 case: Actor could be part of ‘coordinated gold smuggling syndicate’ operating from Dubai, says DRI
2 weeks 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 …

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

Visually-impaired man caught at Bengaluru airport with ₹3.44 crore gold, days after Ranya Rao
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Following DRI inputs, CBI registers case to probe gold smuggling racket with international links
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

After Ranya Rao's arrest, CBI to probe international gold smuggling ring
2 weeks, 5 days 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. …

Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao to meet her advocate every day; actor admits to possession of 17 gold
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Kannada actress Ranya Rao confesses to gold smuggling as DRI uncovers ₹17.29 crore haul: Report
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Actress caught in gold smuggling remanded to DRI custody
2 weeks, 6 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
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: DGP Ramachandra Rao denies knowledge of stepdaughter’s involvement in smuggling
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: DGP Ramachandra Rao denies knowledge of stepdaughter’s involvement in smuggling

The Hindu  

DGP of Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation, Ramachandra Rao on Thursday denied any knowledge of his stepdaughter Ranya Rao's alleged involvement in gold smuggling, calling the situation "unimaginable". Authorities seized gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore from Kannada actress Ranya Rao at the Kempegowda international airport here recently. Subsequent searches at her residence led to the recovery of gold jewellery worth …

Kannada actress Ranya Rao remanded to three days in DRI custody in gold smuggling case
Top News
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Ranya Rao's 30 UAE visits, Rs 12 lakh per trip for smuggling gold: 5 findings
3 weeks ago

Ranya Rao's 30 UAE visits, Rs 12 lakh per trip for smuggling gold: 5 findings

India Today  

The investigation into the massive gold smuggling operation involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of a senior police officer, has revealed startling details about her modus operandi. Ranya Rao, who was arrested with gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore strapped to her body in a hidden waist belt from the Bengaluru airport, has travelled to Dubai 30 times over …

A day after arrest, actress Ranya Rao’s Bengaluru home raided; ₹2.06 crore jewellery, ₹2.67 crore cash seized
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

More gold found at actor Ranya Rao’s Bengaluru home after dramatic airport arrest - Bangalore News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

More gold found at actor Ranya Rao’s Bengaluru home after dramatic airport arrest - Bangalore News

India Today  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence raided the residence of Kannada actor Ranya Rao in Bengaluru after arresting her for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore through Kempegowda International Airport. The search at her Lavelle Road home led to the recovery of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and Rs 2.67 crore in cash. Three large boxes were …

Assets worth Rs 4.73 crore seized from Ranya Rao's Lavelle Road residence in Bengaluru
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Assets worth Rs 4.73 crore seized from Ranya Rao's Lavelle Road residence in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENAGALURU: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has seized assets worth Rs 4.73 crore from the Lavelle Road residence of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, days after her arrest in a gold smuggling case. The 33-year-old actress was taken into custody at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 after officials allegedly found 14.2 kg of gold concealed on her person upon arrival …

Ranya Rao was one step away from clearing airport security with 14.8 kg of gold when DRI sleuths arrested her: Reports
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ranya Rao was one step away from clearing airport security with 14.8 kg of gold when DRI sleuths arrested her: Reports

New Indian Express  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested at Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.8 kg of gold worth over Rs 12 crore from Dubai, has claimed that she was blackmailed into smuggling gold. Another report said she was one step away from clearing airport security at Bengaluru when a team of DRI officials intercepted her and recovered …

ED raids on Panesar, key suspect in Canada’s biggest gold heist
1 month ago

ED raids on Panesar, key suspect in Canada’s biggest gold heist

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday raided the residence of Simran Preet Panesar, key suspect in Canada’s biggest-ever gold heist, in Mohali, two days after the federal agency registered a money laundering case in the crime which took place on foreign soil. The financial crimes probe agency, without any request from Canada, has suo motu registered an Enforcement Case Information Report …

Diamonds, gold worth Rs 9 crore seized at Mumbai airport, one person arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Diamonds, gold worth Rs 9 crore seized at Mumbai airport, one person arrested

India Today  

Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport seized, on February 11 and 12, nearly 6 kgs of gold and 2,147 carats of diamond valued at Rs 9.12 crore being smuggled, officials said on Thursday. In the second instance, three passengers, who had arrived from Dubai to Mumbai were intercepted, and 24-carat crude gold rhodium plated rings and buttons …

Significant reduction in gold smuggling post July import duty cut: CBIC Chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Significant reduction in gold smuggling post July import duty cut: CBIC Chief

The Hindu  

Gold smuggling has reduced significantly since July 2024 when the government slashed import duty on the precious metal to 6%, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said. As per the latest available data, Customs and DRI officers seized 847 kg of gold worth ₹544 crore at various airports in the April-June period of the current …

12 kg of hashish seized near old port in Thoothukudi
2 months ago

12 kg of hashish seized near old port in Thoothukudi

The Hindu  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 12 kg of hashish near the old port in Thoothukudi and arrested four persons, including a CISF personnel, according to information available here on Thursday. Acting on a tip off that drugs were smuggled from the old port in Thoothukudi, the DRI officials continuously monitored the area around the old port. During the search, …

Customs seizes gold, weed and cash worth over Rs 30 crore; 6 arrested in Mumbai
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Customs seizes gold, weed and cash worth over Rs 30 crore; 6 arrested in Mumbai

India Today  

Customs officers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport seized gold, narcotics, and foreign currency during operations conducted on January 9 and 10. The substance, valued at Rs 11.918 crore, was concealed in double-layered plastic packets inside trolley bags. In a separate case, two passengers from Bangkok were caught with 18.442 kilograms of suspected hydroponic marijuana. Customs officers also intercepted two …

Gold worth ₹29 lakh concealed as metal buttons seized at IGI airport in Delhi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gold worth ₹29 lakh concealed as metal buttons seized at IGI airport in Delhi

Live Mint  

Delhi: Gold worth ₹29 lakh was seized by the Customs Department at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday, January 6. “While the passenger cleared the DFMD without triggering any alarms, a detailed manual inspection of the baggage revealed 201 silver-coated rings appearing to be made of gold, ingeniously concealed as metal buttons of apparel,” the customs department said in …

BSF arrests smuggler with gold worth Rs 36.73 lakh on India-Bangladesh border
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BSF arrests smuggler with gold worth Rs 36.73 lakh on India-Bangladesh border

India Today  

The Border Security Force on Monday arrested a smuggler with gold worth Rs 36.73 lakh near the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. Acting on specific intelligence, jawans of the Border Outpost Charbhadra Base, under the 146th Battalion of the BSF South Bengal Frontier, foiled the gold smuggling attempt. The seized gold, weighing 467 grams, included three gold biscuits …

Mumbai Airport staff among 4 arrested for smuggling gold worth ₹4.84 crore
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai Airport staff among 4 arrested for smuggling gold worth ₹4.84 crore

Live Mint  

Mumbai, Jan 3 - The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Friday arrested four persons, including two airport staffers employed at a duty-free shop, for allegedly smuggling six kilograms of gold worth ₹4.84 crore at the international airport here, officials said. The two staffers of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were involved in smuggling gold by retrieving it from the …

DRI seizes gold worth ₹5 crore, 4 arrested
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DRI seizes gold worth ₹5 crore, 4 arrested

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: MUMBAI: Two staffers of a duty-free shop at the international airport were among four people arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for smuggling 6 kg gold worth ₹4.84 crore on Friday. DRI seizes gold worth ₹ 5 crore, 4 arrested DRI’s operation was based on a specific intelligence which identified an alleged syndicate of airport staffers employed at …

Rs 2.85 crore cash, 40 kg silver seized in Lokayukta raid on former transport department constable in Bhopal
3 months ago

Rs 2.85 crore cash, 40 kg silver seized in Lokayukta raid on former transport department constable in Bhopal

India TV News  

In a major crackdown on alleged corruption, Lokayukta police seized Rs 2.85 crore, 40 kg of silver, and other valuables from the Bhopal residence of a former Madhya Pradesh transport department police officer, officials said on Friday. Lokayukta officials recovered gold worth Rs 50 lakh and documents relating to assets, which are currently being examined. Lokayukta’s statement on the raid …

Bhopal IT raid: 52 kg gold, Rs 10 crore cash seized from abandoned vehicle, probe on
3 months, 1 week ago

Bhopal IT raid: 52 kg gold, Rs 10 crore cash seized from abandoned vehicle, probe on

India TV News  

The Income Tax and police on Friday seized 52 kg of gold bars worth Rs 40 crore and more than Rs 10 crore in cash from an abandoned SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. DCP Priyanka Shukla's statement Deputy Commissioner of Police Priyanka Shukla said, "A person informed Ratibad police station that an Innova Crysta was standing unclaimed on the Kushalpura …

DRI seizes Rs 15 crore worth of marijuana at Ahmedabad airport
3 months, 1 week ago

DRI seizes Rs 15 crore worth of marijuana at Ahmedabad airport

New Indian Express  

AHMEDABAD: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has arrested two international drug smugglers at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted an Indian national arriving from Bangkok, uncovering 15 kg of hydroponic cannabis in his baggage. According to DRI official Press Release “A thorough search of the passenger’s check-in bags revealed four cloth bags containing …

Smugglers exchange gold paste over 15 feet high glass wall in Chennai airport, nabbed by DRI
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Smugglers exchange gold paste over 15 feet high glass wall in Chennai airport, nabbed by DRI

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Thursday busted an outrageous mode of gold smuggling exploiting an apparent loophole at the Chennai International Airport by two passengers and an airport ground handling staff. According to sources, the first passenger arrived at Chennai from Dubai via Colombo at around 9:30 am in the arrival area which is at the same level …

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seizes gold worth ₹19.6 crore in Mumbai raid
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seizes gold worth ₹19.6 crore in Mumbai raid

Hindustan Times  

MumbThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has uncovered a gold extraction and refining facility following an intelligence-led operation, seizing 23.92 kilograms of gold, ₹5.4 lakh in cash, and 37 kilograms of silver. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has uncovered a gold extraction and refining facility following an intelligence-led operation. HT Photo The agency arrested the alleged mastermind of the syndicate that …

Rise in smuggling of gold, cocaine: DRI report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rise in smuggling of gold, cocaine: DRI report

Hindustan Times  

India has seen a marked increase in smuggling of cocaine and gold, with borders in the country’s North-East becoming an area of concern and traffickers employing new techniques. On gold smuggling, the DRI report stated that “India has become a major destination for illicit gold imports, with gold and silver predominantly originating from West Asia, including the UAE and Saudi …

DRI arrests 5 with MD worth 24cr and ₹1.93cr in cash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

DRI arrests 5 with MD worth 24cr and ₹1.93cr in cash

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Mumbai unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Tuesday seized 16 kilograms of Mephedrone or MD, worth ₹24 crore in grey market, from the alleged possession of two persons, who arrived in the city from Hyderabad by bus. DRI arrests 5 with MD worth 24cr and ₹ 1.93cr in cash In a follow-up operation, the agency nabbed …

Mumbai drug bust: DRI arrests 5, ₹24 crore worth of Mephedrone, around ₹2 crore cash seized from smuggling operation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai drug bust: DRI arrests 5, ₹24 crore worth of Mephedrone, around ₹2 crore cash seized from smuggling operation

Live Mint  

Mumbai drug bust: The Mumbai Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has seized 16 kg of mephedrone, worth more than ₹24 crore and arrested five accused in a smuggling operation bust, officials told PTI. After interrogation of the two accused, the DRI found and caught three more suspects, including a middleman and a receiver, and seized ₹1.93 crore cash from their possession, …

How customs officers seized gold bar worth ₹9 lakh hidden inside cream box at Delhi’s IGI airport
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How customs officers seized gold bar worth ₹9 lakh hidden inside cream box at Delhi’s IGI airport

Live Mint  

Delhi customs officials seized 117 grams of gold worth around ₹9.5 lakh from a person travelling to Delhi from Riyad at Indira Gandhi International airport. Customs officials received information about a massive gold smuggling attempt, which led to strict checking at the IGI airport. Further examination of the baggage led to the recovery of a silver-coloured gold bar, weighing 117.00 …

DRI seizes 3.49kg cocaine worth almost 35 crores
4 months ago

DRI seizes 3.49kg cocaine worth almost 35 crores

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Mumbai zonal unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Friday seized 3.49kg of cocaine from the alleged possession of a Liberian national who arrived in Mumbai from Sierra Leone. DRI seizes 3.49kg cocaine worth almost 35 crores Based on intelligence, the passenger was intercepted by DRI officials at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Friday. A total …

DRI seizes smuggled gold, in paste form, worth ₹2.67 crore
4 months, 2 weeks ago

DRI seizes smuggled gold, in paste form, worth ₹2.67 crore

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: 3.35kg of gold worth ₹2.67 crore was seized by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence while it was allegedly smuggled from the United Arab Emirates, in an operation conducted in Mumbai airport. DRI seizes smuggled gold, in paste form, worth ₹ 2.67 crore A customer service executive at the airport and a member of a private ground-handling staff were arrested …

Mumbai: Smuggled gold dust of Rs 1.36 cr seized
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai: Smuggled gold dust of Rs 1.36 cr seized

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department has seized 24 carat gold dust in wax valued at Rs 1.36 crore at the Mumbai international airport, and arrested two persons in this connection, an official said on Saturday. He was accompanied by a private staffer of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, who was carrying a backpack," the AIU …

Gold worth over Rs 1 crore seized, 12 arrested with cash in Mumbai ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gold worth over Rs 1 crore seized, 12 arrested with cash in Mumbai ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections

India TV News  

Gold worth over Rs 1 crore seized, 12 arrested with cash in Mumbai ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections Ahead of Maharashtra's Assembly elections, Mumbai police seized over Rs 1 crore worth of gold and Rs 2.3 crore in cash, detaining several individuals for illegal transportation amid heightened election vigilance. In two separate incidents, Mumbai police have made significant seizures in …

Gold smuggling racket busted at Mumbai Airport, 8 arrested
6 months, 1 week ago

Gold smuggling racket busted at Mumbai Airport, 8 arrested

The Hindu  

Mumbai Airport Commissionerate has seized 7.46 Kilograms of gold valued at ₹5.11 crore from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Eight individuals, including two passengers and six airport contractual staff, have been arrested in connection with smuggling gold, officials said on Saturday. During the search, the officials found them carrying 4.655 kg of 24-karat gold in the form of jewellery, …

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