Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:21am on 27 Mar 2025,Thursday India
A gold dealer from Ballari has been arrested for allegedly assisting Kannada actress Ranya Rao in disposing of 14.2 kg of smuggled gold worth ₹12.56 crore. Rao was caught at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on March 3, 2025, upon her arrival from Dubai. Investigators uncovered the dealer’s role in facilitating the illegal transaction, marking a major breakthrough in the smuggling probe. Authorities suspect a larger smuggling network is involved, with more arrests likely as the investigation continues. The case has drawn significant attention due to Rao’s alleged involvement in the gold trade. (PC: The Hindu)
