Probe backs allegations of ‘police protocol misuse’ by Kannada actress Ranya Rao
5 days, 20 hours ago

Probe backs allegations of ‘police protocol misuse’ by Kannada actress Ranya Rao

Hindustan Times  

The probe into DGP-rank officer K Ramachandra Rao’s possible role in the gold smuggling case has added weight to the DRI’s claims that his stepdaughter, Ranya Rao, misused police protocols, PTI reported. During an inquiry by additional chief secretary Gaurav Gupta, a detailed examination of records at Bengaluru airport showed that Kannada actress Ranya Rao had misused police protocol services, especially during her arrivals at Kempegowda International Airport from Dubai, PTI reported, quoting sources. The senior IPS officer was recently questioned regarding the gold smuggling case, and his statement was recorded by the investigation team led by additional chief secretary Gaurav Gupta. Probe into IPS officer’s link to gold smuggling The Karnataka government appointed additional chief secretary Gaurav Gupta on March 10 to investigate the possible involvement of DGP-rank officer K Ramachandra Rao in the alleged gold smuggling activities of Harshavardhini Ranya, also known as Ranya Rao.

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Kannada actor Ranya Rao confessed to hawala deals, DRI tells court
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19 hours, 37 minutes ago

Kannada actor Ranya Rao confessed to hawala deals, DRI tells court

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested in a gold smuggling case, has confessed to using hawala channels for purchases, the directorate of revenue intelligence told a special court on Tuesday, opposing her bail plea. Ranya Rao Rao, stepdaughter of IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao, was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on March 3 after DRI officials …

DRI says Ranya Rao confessed to using ‘hawala channels’ for buying gold
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1 day, 5 hours ago

DRI says Ranya Rao confessed to using ‘hawala channels’ for buying gold

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao has admitted to using the illegal ‘hawala’ channel for transferring funds to buy gold, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence told a court on Tuesday. The Ranya Rao gold smuggling case Ranya Rao, who is the stepdaughter of Karnataka IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao, was arrested at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 after DRI officials …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: K'taka authorities likely to submit final report today
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2 days, 5 hours ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: K'taka authorities likely to submit final report today

Hindustan Times  

The final report in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case is likely to be submitted today, Karnataka Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, said on Monday. Ranya Rao was arrested on March 3 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after officials from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence found her carrying gold. The Central Bureau of Investigation later filed an FIR based on …

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

BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal booked for derogatory remarks on Kannada actress Ranya Rao
1 week ago

BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal booked for derogatory remarks on Kannada actress Ranya Rao

Hindustan Times  

BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has been booked for allegedly making derogatory comments about Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested in a gold smuggling case, police said. Karnataka BJP MLA Basanagouda Yatnal According to the complaint, Yatnal made offensive remarks about the actress while addressing the media in Vijayapura on Monday. The complainant claimed that Ranya Rao, a …

FIR Against BJP MLA Yatnal for Derogatory Remarks on Actress Ranya Rao
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1 week ago

FIR Against BJP MLA Yatnal for Derogatory Remarks on Actress Ranya Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal was booked on Tuesday for his alleged derogatory remarks about Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested in a gold smuggling case, police said.Based on a complaint from Akula Anuradha, the case was registered at the High Grounds police station here under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against Yatnal, they added. …

Police case against BJP MLA for vulgar remarks on actor Ranya Rao
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1 week 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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1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Ranya Rao arrest: DGP stepfather K Ramachandra Rao questioned
1 week, 2 days 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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1 week, 2 days 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 hid gold ‘wherever she had…’: Karnataka BJP MLA makes vulgar comment on arrested Kannada actor
1 week, 2 days 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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1 week, 2 days 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 …

'Ranya Rao Hid Gold All Over Her Body, Wherever She Had...': BJP MLA Makes Vulgar Comment
1 week, 2 days 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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1 week, 2 days 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, 3 days 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 gold smuggling case: DGP Ramachandra Rao sent on compulsory leave
1 week, 4 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: DGP Ramachandra Rao sent on compulsory leave

The Hindu  

K. Ramachandra Rao, Director-General of Police, Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation and stepfather of actor Ranya Rao, was sent on compulsory leave from Saturday. Ranya Rao was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence after she was caught smuggling 14.2 kg of gold at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3. The inquiry committee, headed by Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta …

Ranya Rao’s Stepfather, Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao, Sent On Compulsory Leave Amid Gold Smuggling Probe
1 week, 4 days 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, 4 days 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 …

Gold smuggling case: Actor Ranya Rao alleges custodial torture by DRI
1 week, 4 days ago

Gold smuggling case: Actor Ranya Rao alleges custodial torture by DRI

Op India  

Actor Ranya Rao has written a letter to the Additional Director General of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence alleging that she was subjected to custodial torture and falsely implicated in a high-profile gold smuggling case. Ms Rao wrote the letter on March 6, but when presented in court on March 9, she denied experiencing custodial torture when asked three times …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Actor alleges torture in custody; was 'slapped 10-15 times'
1 week, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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's father, DGP Ramachandra Rao, sent on compulsory leave
1 week, 4 days 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'
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1 week, 4 days 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 …

No Relief For Kannada Actor Ranya Rao After Court Dismisses Bail Plea In Gold Smuggling Case
1 week, 5 days ago

No Relief For Kannada Actor Ranya Rao After Court Dismisses Bail Plea In Gold Smuggling Case

ABP News  

The Economic Offences Court on Friday rejected the bail application of Ranya Rao in connection with the gold smuggling case. Meanwhile, the second accused in the case, Tarun Konduru has also filed a bail application in the Economic Offences court which will be heard on Saturday, 3 pm, reported ANI. No Pressure To Withdraw CID Probe: Minister The Karnataka government …

Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s bail plea rejected in gold smuggling case
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Ranya Rao’s blow-by-blow account: ‘Tapes, gold bars hid around waist’
1 week, 5 days ago

Ranya Rao’s blow-by-blow account: ‘Tapes, gold bars hid around waist’

Hindustan Times  

Ranya Rao, the Kannada actor arrested in the alleged gold smuggling case, is in judicial custody. While the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate are probing various angles in the case, here's a blow-by-blow account of what transpired on the day Rao was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence with 14 kgs of gold at the Kempegowda …

How actor Ranya Rao avoided security checks before her arrest in gold smuggling case and who enabled it
1 week, 5 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 …

Ranya Rao case: ED raids multiple locations in Bengaluru
1 week, 6 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, …

Kannada actress Ranya Rao received protocol assistance on DGP father's orders, constable reveals in DRI probe
1 week, 6 days ago

Kannada actress Ranya Rao received protocol assistance on DGP father's orders, constable reveals in DRI probe

Hindustan Times  

The constable who assisted Kannada actress Ranya Rao at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, has revealed that Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao, the actor's stepfather, had personally instructed him to facilitate her airport protocols, stated multiple reports. Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested from the Kempagowda International Airport in the first week of March 3. The DRI had apprehended Ranya Rao at …

CBI probing alleged role of public servants in facilitating gold smuggling from Dubai
1 week, 6 days ago

CBI probing alleged role of public servants in facilitating gold smuggling from Dubai

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The CBI has launched a probe into the alleged role of public servants in facilitating gold smuggling from Dubai following a complaint by the DRI, which recently made two arrests, including that of actor Rabya Rao, from Bengaluru, officials said on Thursday. CBI probing alleged role of public servants in facilitating gold smuggling from Dubai The Directorate of …

Ranya Rao case: ED raids multiple locations in Bengaluru, other places
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1 week, 6 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 …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: ED joins probe, conducts raids in Bengaluru
1 week, 6 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: ED joins probe, conducts raids in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate has joined the probe regarding the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao. This comes after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, who had arrested Ranya Rao with around 14 kg of gold at Bengaluru Airport, also sought help from CBI to investigate the case, reported news agency ANI. An FIR has been filed by the CBI …

How was Ranya Rao handed gold to smuggle to India? Actor reveals details
1 week, 6 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, 6 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 …

Actor Ranya Rao tells investigators this was her first attempt at gold smuggling: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Actor Ranya Rao tells investigators this was her first attempt at gold smuggling: Report

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ranya Rao, arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore, has claimed that this was her first attempt at gold smuggling. Rao, who is the stepdaughter of Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao, told investigators that she was instructed by unknown callers to collect the gold from Dubai and deliver it to Bengaluru, India Today reported. Karnataka govt …

Ranya Rao Confesses to Gold Smuggling, DRI Memo Reveals Evidence
1 week, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

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

BJP leader shares Siddaramaiah's photo with Ranya Rao: ‘Case reached CM’s doorsteps'
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2 weeks ago

BJP leader shares Siddaramaiah's photo with Ranya Rao: ‘Case reached CM’s doorsteps'

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Amit Malviya on Wednesday shared on X a purported photograph of Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao, alleging the case has now reached the doorstep of the Congress leader. "The Ranya Rao gold smuggling case in Karnataka has now reached the doorstep of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. All you need to know about the Ranya …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling: Actor misused VIP airport facilities to evade Bengaluru security—Did DGP stepfather help?
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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