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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor’s father DGP Ramachandra Rao questioned by police

  Karnataka | March 17, 2025 20:20 IST

  The government had instructed the committee to submit the report within a week. The IPS officer is at present serving as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation.

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  Ranya Rao’s bail plea in gold smuggling case adjourned till March 19

  Karnataka | March 17, 2025 17:35 IST

  The case was heard in the CCH 64th Court today. The court has directed the DRI's counsel to file objections by March 19. Further proceedings will continue after the submission.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: BJP MLA says he will reveal those involved before Karnataka Assembly

  Karnataka | March 16, 2025 22:58 IST

  Citing media reports, the opposition BJP has been urging the Congress government and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the names of the ministers allegedly involved in the gold smuggling case.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor’s father DGP Ramachandra Rao sent on compulsory leave

  Karnataka | March 15, 2025 20:44 IST

  Ranya Rao was arrested after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore from Rao at Kempegowda International Airport when she arrived from Dubai on March 3.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: ED joins probe, raids multiple locations in Bengaluru

  Karnataka | March 13, 2025 16:04 IST

  A case has been filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) taking cognisance of a recent Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR and a Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) case.

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  Karnataka govt withdraws CID probe into police role in Ranya Rao gold smuggling case

  Karnataka | March 12, 2025 23:24 IST

  The Karnataka government has withdrawn the CID probe into the alleged role of police personnel in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka govt orders probe against DGP rank officer Ramachandra Rao

  Karnataka | March 11, 2025 12:39 IST

  Rao was arrested on March 3 by the DRI at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIAD) in Bengaluru for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kilograms of gold from Dubai.

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  Kannada actor Ranya Rao sent to judicial custody till March 24 in gold smuggling case

  Karnataka | March 10, 2025 17:27 IST

  Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI for her alleged involvement in gold smuggling from Dubai. The investigation is ongoing, and further legal proceedings are expected in the coming weeks.

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  Ranya Rao sent to DRI custody till March 10 in gold smuggling case after confessing to crime

  Karnataka | March 07, 2025 16:25 IST

  Ranya Rao, who is the stepdaughter of DGP Dr K Ramachandra Rao, was produced before a special court judge for financial offences on the evening of March 4.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: How much gold, cash can you bring on flights? Check customs guideline

  Explainers | March 07, 2025 14:18 IST

  As per the Indian Customs Act of 1962, guidelines have been issued for customs valuation. In this regard, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is the highest authority overseeing customs, excise, and goods and services tax matters in India.

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  Ranya Rao's first statement after arrest: 'Bought 17 gold bars, made several trips to US, Dubai'

  India | March 07, 2025 11:57 IST

  Ranya Rao said in her statement to DRI that she had travelled to Europe, America and the Middle East and had visited Dubai and Saudi Arabia as well.

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  Ranya Rao arrest: DGP's first reaction after daughter caught smuggling gold at Bengaluru Airport

  Karnataka | March 05, 2025 19:17 IST

  Actor Ranya Rao was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on late Monday for smuggling 14.8 kg of gold. Her husband was also arrested by the DRI at the airport. Her father, Ramachandra Rao, is the DGP of the Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation.

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  Four arrested for smuggling gold worth Rs 65 lakh sprayed on trolley bags in Surat

  Gujarat | July 08, 2024 23:38 IST

  Police arrested four individuals for smuggling gold worth Rs 65 lakh by spraying it on trolley bags to evade security checks at Surat International Airport.

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  Maharashtra: Gold smuggling suspect jumps from 6th floor of DRI office in Nagpur, dies

  Maharashtra | June 17, 2024 18:11 IST

  The incident took place in the DRI office in Seminary Hills on June 16. Meanwhile, a case of accidental death has been registered and further probe is underway.

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  Shashi Tharoor's aide arrested by customs at Delhi airport for 'smuggling gold', Congress MP reacts

  India | May 30, 2024 16:59 IST

  Shashi Tharoor’s aide Shiv Kumar was caught taking gold from a person at the Delhi airport. Police have launched an investigation into the matter.

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  Jaipur gold smuggling case: NIA arrests 'most wanted' accused who was absconding since 2020

  India | August 17, 2023 19:53 IST

  The arrested man has been identified as Mohabbat Ali, a resident of Rajasthan, who was also considered as the "most wanted" accused in the case.

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  DRI foils attempts of gold smuggling; seizes 36 kg gold worth Rs 21 crore in Mumbai

  January 24, 2023 18:03 IST

  The incident came to light during the course of an investigation related to various cases of smuggling of gold through the airport and Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai.

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  Gold-smuggling case: Congress, BJP continue protests against Kerala CM

  India | June 12, 2022 18:53 IST

  The NIA, Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Customs conducted separate probes into the racket that was busted with the seizure of gold worth Rs 15 crore from the diplomatic baggage of the UAE Consulate at Thiruvananthapuram airport on July 5, 2020.

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  Kerala gold smuggling case: ED again summons Swapna Suresh after fresh revelations

  India | February 08, 2022 18:05 IST

  Earlier an autobiography, written by the then principal secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan - M. Sivasankar revealed that 'he never did any favour to Swapna' and also added that 'he never knew the iPhone that was gifted to him by her as part of a bribe'.

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  Kerala gold smuggling case prime accused Swapna Suresh released from jail

  India | November 06, 2021 14:20 IST

  Swapna Suresh, who was arrested by the NIA on July 11, 2020, had been in judicial custody since then.