Gold worth Rs 2.06 cr, cash seized from Ranya's flat

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: A team of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sleuths conducted a search at the apartment of actress Ranya Rao on Lavelle Road in the city, uncovering gold valued at Rs 2.06 crore, cash amounting to Rs 2.67 crore, and various documents, according to sources.

Ranya, who arrived in Bengaluru from Dubai via Emirates Airlines on Monday night, was arrested by the DRI officials along with 14.8 kg of gold. After undergoing a medical examination, the actress was produced before a judge at his residence in Koramangala, who subsequently remanded her into judicial custody until March 18.

Ranya, adorned with numerous gold ornaments, had concealed additional gold within her clothing. Initial investigations indicated that Ranya, who had claimed to be the daughter of the Director General at the airport, was taking advantage of the same to evade inspection.