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CBI Expands Probe into International Gold Smuggling After Ranya Rao’s Arrest

  • Posted on March 8, 2025
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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The CBI has launched a probe into an international gold smuggling network after actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru airport with 14.2 kg of undeclared gold. Investigations suggest the involvement of larger smuggling syndicates and public officials, with authorities expanding their crackdown on illegal gold imports.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an extensive probe into an international gold smuggling network following the arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Rao was caught carrying 14.2 kg of undeclared gold worth ₹12.56 crore while returning from Dubai.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) first intercepted Rao and later informed the CBI about the possible involvement of larger smuggling syndicates operating through Indian airports. As a result, CBI teams were dispatched to Bengaluru and Mumbai to investigate the role of public officials, including customs and law enforcement personnel, who may have facilitated the smuggling operations.

During questioning, Rao reportedly admitted to possessing 17 gold bars, confirming suspicions that she was a key figure in the smuggling network. Further searches at her residence uncovered additional gold jewelry worth ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash, raising the total value of seized assets to ₹17.29 crore.

Investigators suspect that Rao’s case is part of a larger network that systematically traffics gold into India, possibly with insider assistance. Authorities believe that similar smuggling rings may be active in other major airports, prompting a wider crackdown on illicit gold imports. The CBI is expected to take Rao into custody for further interrogation.

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This high-profile arrest has intensified scrutiny on airport security measures and the role of influential individuals in illegal gold trade, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement to curb smuggling activities.

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