Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:37pm on 05 Mar 2025,Wednesday India
Kannada actor Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru airport for smuggling 14.8 kg of gold from Dubai. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) had been tracking her frequent trips. Officials found gold hidden in her clothes and jacket. Rao, daughter of a senior police officer, reportedly smuggled gold multiple times. She tried to avoid checks with police help but was caught. A raid on her home found gold and cash worth ₹17.29 crore. She is in judicial custody. Authorities suspect a larger smuggling network. Rao claimed she was blackmailed. Investigations are ongoing.
