Ranya Rao Sentenced to 1-Year Jail Under COFEPOSA in Gold Smuggling Case
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| Actress Ranya Rao sentenced to 1-year jail under COFEPOSA in gold smuggling case – News Highlights |
Date: July 18, 2025
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🚨 Ranya Rao Faces 1-Year Prison Term Under COFEPOSA Act
Kannada actor Ranya Rao has been sentenced to one year’s imprisonment under the stringent COFEPOSA (Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities) Act. The advisory board has denied her bail for the entire duration, in light of the serious charges linked to gold smuggling.
📦 Seizures & Allegations: What the Case Reveals
In March 2025, Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airport with a staggering 14.8 kg of gold valued at over ₹12.5 crore hidden within her clothing and accessories. Subsequent raids uncovered assets worth ₹34 crore, including jewellery and cash.
📅 Legal Journey: Custody, Bail and Court Proceedings
- DRI custody granted until March 10, 2025.
- Bail pleas denied repeatedly across lower courts; petition adjourned until March 19.
- Judicial custody extended until April 21, 2025, while investigation continues.
⚖️ Higher-Profile Involvement & Media Safeguards
Ranya Rao who is the stepdaughter of Karnataka DGP K. Ramachandra Rao has led to speculation about misuse of protocol privileges. The Karnataka HC has issued orders restraining defamatory media coverage pending trial, to protect her privacy rights.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now escalated the investigation to its Delhi headquarters and may summon Home Minister G. Parameshwara over alleged financial links.
🔍 Why This Case Is Nationally Significant
This scandal touches on intersections of fame, political influence, and financial crime. With alleged gold smuggling networks, hawala transfers, and high-profile legal maneuvers, the case has rocked Karnataka’s justice and film community.
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