Know About Kannada Actress Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case

BY: BHARAT EXPRESS

Actor Ranya Rao has been sentenced to one year in prison, in connection with a gold smuggling case

Why?

Ranya was arrested on March 3rd at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport 

When?

A total of 14.2 kilograms of gold valued at approximately ₹12.56 crores was found in her residence 

Amount of Gold

On May 20, the Special Court granted conditional bail to Ranya Rao after DRI failed to submit the charge sheet within 60 days

Case Background 

During the investigation, authorities revealed that Ranya had gone alone to Dubai 34 times between years 2023 and 2025

Investigation 

Raids at her residence led to the seizure of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and Rs 2.67 crore in cash

Raid

Advisory Board under the  (COFEPOSA) recently ruled that the actor will not be granted bail during the entire term of imprisonment

Advisory Board