Today, On 19th December, The Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition challenging the COFEPOSA detention of Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with a gold smuggling case reported in March this year.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been arrested for smuggling 14.8 kg of gold, valued at over Rs 12.56 crore, hidden on her body and clothes at Bengaluru airport. She will be interrogated by I-T officials over three days to uncover financial details related to the smuggling operation. Legal actions are ongoing.
Ranya Rao’s mother has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Karnataka High Court, questioning her daughter’s continued detention despite being granted bail in a gold smuggling case. Ranya remains in custody due to a preventive detention under Cofeposa, related to smuggling activities. A hearing is set for June 18.
Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of Karnataka’s DGP, was arrested for attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport. A detention order under COFEPOSA was issued, allowing extended custody. Alongside Telugu actor Tarun Raju, both remain in judicial custody as the case receives significant attention from the courts.
Actress Ranya Rao, arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold valued at Rs 14.56 crore from Dubai, has filed for bail after a sessions court denial. Her stepfather, IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, denies involvement. The case reveals potential financial irregularities and ongoing judicial investigations, with Ranya Rao possibly receiving a bail hearing soon.
