Ranya Rao, a Kannada actress, was arrested at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport with 14.8 kilograms of gold. Now, her troubles are deepening. A lawyer for the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) revealed in court that Ranya admitted to using hawala money to buy the gold. This is a big deal – hawala is an illegal way of moving money.
Ranya’s bail application has been rejected twice. She’s in a tough spot. The DRI found 12.56 crore rupees worth of gold biscuits on her when she was arrested on March 3. They also found 2.06 crore rupees worth of gold jewelry and 2.67 crore rupees in cash at her home.
Ranya’s problems Started with an Arrest
Ranya was arrested at the airport. The DRI says she had gold worth 12.56 crore rupees. They also found more gold and cash at her home. This makes her situation even more complicated.
The court heard arguments from both sides in the gold smuggling case. They’ve reserved their decision on Ranya’s bail for March 27. The DRI has issued a notice under section 108 to move the judicial investigation forward. Officials say this isn’t a police interrogation – it’s a judicial process. They’re trying to find out everything about this hawala network.
The Investigation is Getting Serious
Ranya’s case is getting more serious. The DRI wants to know all about the hawala network she used. They’re looking into every detail. This could lead to more trouble for Ranya. Her admission of using hawala money to buy gold has made things worse for her. The court’s decision on her bail will be crucial. Will she get out, or will she stay in trouble? Only time will tell.
