Ranya Rao gold smuggling case live: Bengaluru court reserves order on actor's bail plea
3 weeks ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case live: Bengaluru court reserves order on actor's bail plea

Hindustan Times  

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case live: A Bengaluru court on Thursday will hear the bail application of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who has been arrested in connection with a gold smuggling case. Ranya Rao was arrested at the Bengaluru International Airport by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on March 4 after she was found in possession of 14.8 kg of gold worth approximately ₹12.56 crore. Following the seizures at the airport, searches were conducted at her residence and gold jewellery worth ₹2.06 crore and Indian currency amounting to ₹2.67 crore were also recovered. Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: More details

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Ranya Rao’s bail plea rejected by sessions court in Bengaluru
4 hours, 25 minutes ago

Ranya Rao’s bail plea rejected by sessions court in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Additional City Civil and Sessions Court on Thursday rejected the bail plea of actor Ranya Rao, who is termed as the prime accused in the gold smuggling case, cracked by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials on March 3. This is the second time Ms. Ranya’s bail plea has been rejected, which gives her the option of approaching the …

Sahil Jain under lens in Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, not his first legal trouble
16 hours, 30 minutes ago

Sahil Jain under lens in Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, not his first legal trouble

India Today  

Sahil Jain, the third accused in the high-profile gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao, has become the latest focus of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. RANYA RAO CASE As per the DRI, Jain abetted the smuggling of 14.568 kg of gold, brought into the country on January 11, 2025, by actress Ranya Rao. DRI has also received leads …

Gold dealer from Ballari arrested for “aiding” Ranya Rao dispose of smuggled gold
23 hours, 35 minutes 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 …

Gold smuggling case: DRI alleges Ranya Rao arranged money through hawala
1 day, 7 hours ago

Gold smuggling case: DRI alleges Ranya Rao arranged money through hawala

Hindustan Times  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Tuesday claimed that Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao, who was caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, had allegedly sourced money through hawala channels to purchase the contraband, Times of India reported. During a court hearing opposing her bail plea, public prosecutor Madhu Rao argued that the investigation was still in progress, and granting her …

'Big catch' in Ranya Rao case: Gold dealer who abetted smuggling arrested
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1 day, 16 hours ago

'Big catch' in Ranya Rao case: Gold dealer who abetted smuggling arrested

India Today  

In a major breakthrough, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has arrested Sahil Jain, a key player in the high-profile Ranya Rao gold smuggling case. According to DRI, Jain abetted the smuggling of 14.568 kg of gold, brought into the country on January 11, 2025, by actress Ranya Rao. Ranya Rao was arrested on March 3 at the Bengaluru airport after …

'Big catch' in Ranya Rao case: Gold dealer who abetted smuggling arrested
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1 day, 16 hours ago

'Big catch' in Ranya Rao case: Gold dealer who abetted smuggling arrested

India Today  

In a major breakthrough, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has arrested Sahil Jain, a key player in the high-profile Ranya Rao gold smuggling case. According to DRI, Jain abetted the smuggling of 14.568 kg of gold, brought into the country on January 11, 2025, by actress Ranya Rao. Ranya Rao was arrested on March 3 at the Bengaluru airport after …

Kannada actor Ranya Rao confessed to hawala deals, DRI tells court
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1 day, 17 hours 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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2 days, 3 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's 'confession' in gold smuggling case: Money sent through hawala
2 days, 16 hours ago

Ranya Rao's 'confession' in gold smuggling case: Money sent through hawala

India Today  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao, arrested with 14.8 kg of gold at the Bengaluru airport earlier this month, has confessed that money used for the purchase of gold was routed through hawala channels, anti-smuggling agency DRI told a court on Tuesday. During Ranya Rao's bail plea hearing, advocate Madhu Rao, representing the DRI, said that authorities issued a notice under Section …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: K'taka authorities likely to submit final report today
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3 days, 3 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 …

Probe backs allegations of ‘police protocol misuse’ by Kannada actress Ranya Rao
6 days, 18 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, …

Court rejects Telugu actor Raju’s bail plea in gold smuggling case
1 week ago

Court rejects Telugu actor Raju’s bail plea in gold smuggling case

Hindustan Times  

A special Bengaluru court on Wednesday rejected the bail application filed by Telugu actor Tarun Konduru Raju who was arrested on March 10 in connection with the gold smuggling case against his friend and co-accused, Kannada actor Ranya Rao. On March 14, judge refused bail to Ranya Rao after noting that the investigation in the case was ongoing and the …

Ranya Rao case: Special court rejects Tarun Raju’s bail plea
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1 week, 1 day ago

Ranya Rao case: Special court rejects Tarun Raju’s bail plea

The Hindu  

The Special Court of Economic Offences on Wednesday rejected the bail application of Tarun Raju, arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao. Judge Vishwanath Channabasappa Gowdar rejected the bail application filed by Tarun, 30, named accused two in the case after considering the objection of DRI that granting him bail …

HC issues notice to Centre on plea by Ranya Rao’s mother to lay down guidelines for media
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1 week, 1 day ago

HC issues notice to Centre on plea by Ranya Rao’s mother to lay down guidelines for media

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has ordered issue of notice to the Central government and 32 media houses on a petition filed by the mother of actor Ranya Rao, who is arrested in gold smuggling case, seeking a direction to lay down certain guidelines with regard to publication by the electronic media, in particular, when the accused is a woman. …

Special court rejects bail plea of Telugu actor Tarun Raju, A2 in Ranya Rao case
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1 week, 1 day ago

Special court rejects bail plea of Telugu actor Tarun Raju, A2 in Ranya Rao case

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: A special Bengaluru court on Wednesday rejected a bail application filed by Telugu actor Tarun Konduru Raju who was arrested on March 10 in connection with the gold smuggling case against his friend and co-accused, Kannada actor Ranya Rao. Actor Tarun Raju was arrested on March 10, a week after Ranya Rao’s arrest on March 3 Judge Vishwanath C …

K'taka HC directs Centre to restrain media from defamatory coverage of actress Ranya Rao, her father
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1 week, 1 day ago

K'taka HC directs Centre to restrain media from defamatory coverage of actress Ranya Rao, her father

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court has directed the Centre to take appropriate steps to prevent media outlets from broadcasting or publishing false and defamatory content against actress Harshavardini Ranya and her father, K Ramchandra Rao, a DGP rank officer in the Karnataka government. K'taka HC directs Centre to restrain media from defamatory coverage of actress Ranya Rao, her father The order …

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

Ranya, actor friend visited Dubai to smuggle gold: DRI
1 week, 1 day 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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1 week, 1 day 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, 2 days 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, 2 days 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
1 week, 2 days 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
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
Top News
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 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 …

Ranya Rao hid gold ‘wherever she had…’: Karnataka BJP MLA makes vulgar comment on arrested Kannada actor
1 week, 3 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 …

Tamil Nadu budget 2025, Pakistan train hijack, Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, and more: The week in 5 charts
1 week, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu budget 2025, Pakistan train hijack, Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, and more: The week in 5 charts

The Hindu  

Key takeaways Tamil Nadu budget 2025 In its final full budget before the 2026 Assembly elections, the M.K. Maharashtra budget 2025 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented the State budget for 2025-26 in the legislature on March 10, with an outlay of 7.2 lakh crore rupees. Total receipts in the Maharashtra budget for FY ‘26 is …

'She hid gold everywhere she has...': BJP MLA Yatnal's crass remark on Ranya Rao
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1 week, 3 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 …

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 …

'Ranya Rao Hid Gold All Over Her Body, Wherever She Had...': BJP MLA Makes Vulgar Comment
1 week, 3 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
Top News
1 week, 3 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, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 gold smuggling case: Actor writes letter to DRI alleging ill-treatment by investigating officers in gold smuggling case
1 week, 5 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Actor writes letter to DRI alleging ill-treatment by investigating officers in gold smuggling case

The Hindu  

In a letter to the Additional Director General of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao has alleged misconduct and ill-treatment by investigating officers. In a letter written on March 6 and submitted through prison authorities, the contents of which were accessed by The Hindu, she has alleged procedural violations and personal grievances stemming from the case …

Ranya Rao's fresh bail plea in gold smuggling case after lower court setback
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Ranya Rao claims innocence in letter to DRI, says being falsely implicated
1 week, 5 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 gold smuggling case: Actor alleges custodial torture by DRI: 'Slapped, forced to sign blank pages'
Top News
1 week, 5 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 …

Ranya Rao's father, DGP Ramachandra Rao, sent on compulsory leave
1 week, 5 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 …

Bengaluru Court Denies Bail To Ranya Rao In Gold Smuggling Case
1 week, 6 days 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, 6 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 …

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