Indian Actress Ranya Rao Accused of Smuggling 14 Gold Bars, Here Are the Complete Facts of Her Arrest

Kapanlagi.com - On March 3, 2025, actress of the film KANNADA, Ranya Rao, was arrested by authorities at Bengaluru International Airport. Her arrest shocked the public as she was found carrying 14 gold bars weighing 14.2 kilograms, valued at approximately 12.86 crore rupees. The gold was discovered in a rather clever manner, making it difficult for Customs officers to detect.

Ranya, known as a lead actress in KANNADA films, is suspected of smuggling this illegal goods by attaching the gold bars to her thighs using tape and bandages. The arrest occurred after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) received information about her arrival, which raised immediate suspicion due to her frequent travels abroad, especially to Dubai and Malaysia.

This case has drawn even more attention due to Ranya's connections with a high-ranking official's family, raising further questions about the background of this crime. Ranya, who just got married a few months ago, now faces serious legal charges related to her smuggling activities.

1. Arrest at Bengaluru Airport

Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru Airport. (credit:imdb)

On March 3, 2025, Ranya Rao was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru after arriving from Dubai. DRI officers, who had received information about her arrival, conducted a search on her. As a result, 14 gold bars hidden in her body were found, each weighing one kilogram.

According to reports, Ranya had tied the gold to her thigh using tape and bandages, then wore pants to cover it. This arrest became one of the largest in recent times at the airport.

2. Gold Hiding Methods

Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru Airport. (credit:imdb)

Ranya used a very clever method to hide the gold bars. By tying the gold to her thigh using tape and bandages, she hoped to avoid detection while passing through security. Although there was speculation that the gold was hidden in her jacket, DRI confirmed that the evidence was found directly on her body after a physical examination.

The success of this smuggling attempt demonstrates how skilled the perpetrator is in carrying out illegal actions. The use of such techniques shows how serious their efforts are to evade the law.

3. Suspicious Travel Footprints

Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru Airport. (credit:imdb)

Before her arrest, Ranya had traveled abroad, particularly to Dubai and Malaysia, in a very short period of time. Several sources mentioned that these trips occurred very frequently within intervals of five to ten days, which raised suspicions from the authorities. DRI eventually tracked this information and suspected that she was carrying illegal gold bars.

This fact raises questions about the possibility that this smuggling is not the first incident for Ranya. DRI is currently investigating whether she has previously carried illegal goods in a similar manner.

4. Personal Life and Connections with Officials

Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru Airport. (credit:imdb)

Ranya is the stepdaughter of a senior DGP official in Karnataka. After marrying in 2024, she decided to distance herself from her family, including her stepfather. A statement issued by the official revealed that they have not been in contact since Ranya's marriage.

Nevertheless, Ranya and her husband attended the wedding of her stepfather's stepchild, which adds complexity to this situation. This somewhat strained family relationship has made Ranya's arrest even more confusing to many people.

5. Further Investigation and Property Seizure

After her arrest, the DRI conducted a search at Ranya's home and found jewelry worth Rs 2.06 crore as well as cash amounting to Rs 2.67 crore. The total value of the seizure obtained in this case reached Rs 17.29 crore. The DRI continues to investigate further regarding the possibility of a connection between Ranya and an international smuggling network.

Currently, Ranya is in custody and awaiting a court decision on the bail application she submitted. The legal process against her is expected to take place in the coming weeks.

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