DRI Officials Seize Ranya Rao’s Assets - Shocking!

The film industry and law enforcement communities have been rocked by Kannada actress Ranya Rao's recent incarceration. On March 3, 2025, Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after authorities found 14.2 kg of gold hidden on her person when she arrived from Dubai. She was suspected of being a part of a wider gold smuggling gang since the gold, which was worth about ₹12.56 crore, was cleverly concealed in a belt that was attached to her body.

After Ranya Rao was arrested, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) searched her home on Lavelle Road extensively and found ₹2.67 crore in cash and ₹2.06 crore in gold jewellery. The inquiry into her financial activities and potential ties to global smuggling networks is being further intensified by these extra assets, which raise the total confiscation to an astounding ₹17.29 crore. Ramya Rao's frequent visits to Dubai—27 in the last six months—have sparked serious questions regarding her involvement in these operations.

With claims that Ramya Rao may have circumvented security checks by using her ties inside the police department, the situation has taken a more serious turn. Investigations are being conducted to find out whether other authorities were involved, and a police constable named Basavaraju has been placed under arrest for allegedly helping Rao get by security measures. Concerns regarding corruption and protocol service abuse have been raised by this development, which may endanger national security.

Senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, Ramya Rao's stepfather, has officially disassociated himself from the incident, expressing regret and dismay. He stressed that his stepdaughter's conduct does not reflect on his job and said he was not aware of her alleged activities. Ramya Rao's bail hearing has been postponed for additional interrogation while she is in custody. Authorities are still investigating whether Rao acted alone or as a member of a wider syndicate. The case has brought attention to the necessity of conducting a more thorough investigation into organized gold smuggling networks and the possible involvement of powerful individuals.