Bengaluru: Kannada actress Ranya Rao, daughter of a senior IPS officer, was taken into custody while attempting to smuggle gold from Dubai International Airport on Monday evening by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kg of gold from Dubai.
While attempting to pass through immigration at Terminal 2, Ranya was arrested for using gold smuggling as a form of disguise. Authorities had received a tip about the gold and her trips to Dubai every few weeks or less. Sources suggest gold was hidden under garments or on her body.
While attempting to pass through immigration at Terminal 2, Ranya was arrested for using gold smuggling as a form of disguise. Authorities had received a tip about the gold and her trips to Dubai every few weeks or less. Sources suggest gold was hidden under garments or on her body.
Following her arrest, Ranya was taken to the DRI headquarters in HBR Layout and placed before the 42nd Additional Sessions Court. A case has been registered under various sections of the Customs Act, and she has been remanded to custody.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is investigating whether local police officers knowingly or unknowingly aided her smuggling. The case has raised serious concerns about the misuse of influence within law enforcement.
Authorities have not issued an official statement, but sources confirm that more arrests could follow as the investigation deepens. Ranya Rao is expected to face stringent legal action for her alleged involvement in gold smuggling.
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