Dubai-based diamond company linked to Ranya and her asociate Tarun

The investigation into the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao has taken a new turn with the discovery of a Dubai-based diamond trading company linked to her and an associate named Tarun. The company, VIRA Diamonds Trading LLC, is registered in their names in Dubai, raising suspicions of a larger smuggling network.

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Officials have confirmed that both Ranya and Tarun possess Emirates IDs and secured visas through the same identification. This revelation suggests deeper financial ties between the two and possible involvement in illicit gold trade operations. Authorities are now probing whether the company was being used as a front for smuggling activities.

Ranya was arrested at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) on March 3, 2025, after she was caught trying to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore. She had concealed the gold in her clothing and pockets while attempting to pass through the Green Channel. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) had acted on specific intelligence before intercepting her.

Investigators are also looking into two individuals who recently traveled to Dubai for shopping. Their connections to Ranya and Tarun are being examined to determine if they were involved in smuggling operations. Officials are coordinating with Dubai authorities to gather more details about VIRA Diamonds Trading LLC and its financial transactions.

With new evidence emerging, authorities are widening the probe to uncover the full extent of the smuggling network.