Bail Denied: Actor Ranya Rao's Gold Smuggling Case Takes a New Turn

Actor Ranya Rao has approached the Karnataka High Court for bail after her plea was rejected by a Bengaluru sessions court. Accused in a gold smuggling case, Rao's arrest is linked to a wider investigation involving potential smuggling syndicates between Dubai and India.

Actor Ranya Rao has turned to the Karnataka High Court seeking bail after the 64th CCH Sessions Court in Bengaluru denied her request. Charged in connection with a gold smuggling case, Rao's legal team, led by lawyer BS Girish, submitted this petition on Tuesday, which the High Court will consider next week.

Rao was arrested on March 3 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport following her apprehension by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials for allegedly carrying smuggled gold. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) subsequently filed an FIR based on a complaint by Abhishek Chandra Gupta, Additional Director of DRI.

The case has drawn attention due to its links to a larger smuggling operation involving two foreign nationals detained at Mumbai Airport shortly after Rao's arrest for attempting to smuggle 21.28 kg of gold. Gupta’s complaint highlights concerns of a 'possible nexus' with a smuggling syndicate, possibly originating from Dubai.