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Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Friend who went to Dubai with her held, Karnataka court orders new probe in DGP’s role

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested Tarun Kondaraju, a friend of Ranya Rao, on March 12, 2025, in connection with a gold smuggling case.
The Karnataka government has initiated an inquiry into Ranya Rao's alleged misuse of VIP airport privileges, focusing on her stepfather, Dr K Ramachandra Rao's potential role.
Authorities seized gold bars and cash worth approximately ₹4.73 crore from Ranya Rao's residence, confirming her involvement in illegal activities.
The Karnataka government appointed Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta as the Investigating Officer to submit a report about the case within one week.

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Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case: Bengaluru Special Court Rejects Bail Plea of Jailed Kannada Actress | 📰 LatestLY

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New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided multiple locations in Bengaluru and some other places as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged gold smuggling racket in which an actor was arrested by the DRI in Karnataka, official sources said. A case has been field under the Prevention of Money laundering Act, taking cognisance of a recent Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR and a Directorate of Revenue Intelligen…

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6 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Ranya Rao's smuggling case: Stepdad under investigation for protocol violations

Actor Ranya Rao's involvement in a gold smuggling case has led to an investigation into possible protocol violations at Bengaluru Airport. The Karnataka government has launched an inquiry, focusing on the role of Rao's cop stepfather in the alleged misuse of airport protocols. IPS officer's involvement is being scrutinized, with Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta appointed as the investigating officer. Further developments reveal that Tarun…

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