Ranya Rao’s Bail Plea Rejected for the Third Time in Gold Smuggling Case
Kannada Actress Denied Bail in Rs 12.56 Crore Gold Smuggling Case
The 64th CCH Sessions Court in Bengaluru dismissed the bail plea of Kannada actress Harshavardhini Ranya alias Ranya Rao, who was arrested in connection with a Rs 12.56 crore gold smuggling case.
Ranya Rao’s Arrest and Seizure of Smuggled Gold
- Ranya, daughter of Karnataka DGP-rank officer K Ramachandra Rao, was taken into custody on March 3 at Kempegowda International Airport.
- Authorities seized 14.2 kg of smuggled gold from her upon her arrival from Dubai.
Latest Developments in the Case
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested Sahil Jain, a gold dealer from Ballari, for allegedly assisting Ranya in disposing of the smuggled gold and sharing the proceeds.
- Sources said Jain was questioned in connection with the case before being taken into custody on Wednesday.
Search and Recovery of Gold Jewelry and Cash
- Following Ranya’s arrest, officials searched her residence, where they recovered gold jewelry worth Rs 2.06 crore and Rs 2.67 crore in cash.
- The investigation into the case is ongoing, with officials looking into the wider smuggling network.
