Archive · 22 Aug 2025
DRI Grills Karnataka Cop in Actress Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case
Ranya Rao, a Sandalwood actress, was caught smuggling gold at the airport.
The DRI, a government investigation team, is looking into it.
They are now questioning her stepfather, a high-ranking police officer, to see if he knew about the smuggling or helped.
Ranya traveled to Dubai many times.
The DRI alleges she smuggled a lot more gold than initially discovered.
Despite being let out on bail, Ranya and others involved are being detained for a year under a different law.
Actress Ranya Rao was arrested in March for allegedly smuggling gold at the Bengaluru airport.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) questioned Ranya's stepfather, K. Ramachandra Rao, a senior police officer.
Rao is being investigated regarding his knowledge of the alleged smuggling racket and Ranya's use of his official car.
The DRI claims Ranya smuggled 49.6 kg of gold between November 2024 and February 2025.
Ranya, along with others, is detained under the COFEPOSA Act despite being granted bail in the smuggling case.
- Who
- Ranya Rao, K. Ramachandra Rao, the DRI, and alleged accomplices.
- What
- Investigation into gold smuggling involving actress Ranya Rao and her stepfather.
- When
- The investigation is ongoing, with recent questioning of Ranya's stepfather.
- Where
- Bengaluru, with travel to Dubai central to the case.
- Why
- To investigate Ranya Rao's alleged gold smuggling activities and any involvement from her stepfather.
DRI's Perspective
No Opposing Side
Involvement
DRI's Perspective
Ranya Rao is involved in gold smuggling and is part of a sophisticated network.
No Opposing Side
No clear opposing view from the articles provided.
- Suspect
- Ranya Rao
- Charges
- Gold Smuggling
- Investigating Agency
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
- Stepfather
- K. Ramachandra Rao
- Seized Gold
- 14.2 kg (March 3rd), 49.6 kg (Nov 2024-Feb 2025)
- Detention Act
- COFEPOSA
