Ranya Rao Arrest Shocks Fans: 14.8 Kg Gold Seized
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was, late on Monday night, arrested at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. She was arrested for allegedly having smuggled 14.8 kilograms of goods related to gold. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended her because of her suspected paths of travel not being orthodox.
Ordinary Journeys Awakened Suspicion
Furthermore, reports state that Ranya Rao manages to travel back and forth to Dubai four times within 15 days, raising fears among customs officials. Upon her arrival back to India on an Emirates flight, an extensive search of her bags revealed gold concealed inside her apparel and shoes.
Background on Ranya Rao and the Investigation
Ranya Rao first came into the limelight after acting in Maanikya with Kannada superstar Sudeep in 2014. Besides, she is also the stepdaughter of K. Ramachandra Rao, who is a senior officer of the Karnataka State Police.
Investigators are also probing whether she acted alone or it was part of a larger gold smuggling racket. There are rumors whether associations she may have had might have lulled security check-ins.
Judicial Process and Conclusion
Subsequent to her arrest, Ranya Rao was produced before the Economic Offences Court and was remanded in custody for 14 days. The investigations in this incident anyway are reported to be continuous by the law enforcement agencies.
This event has attracted immense attention throughout Karnataka and some adjoining states. The recent news updates states inquiries about Ranya Rao have suddenly spiked as the gossip world propels this news and scandal into the spotlight of local media.
