Ranya Rao’s alleged political links emerge in Gold smuggling case

Bengaluru: New revelations in the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao suggest the involvement of influential political figures. During interrogation, Ranya allegedly named a minister and admitted to being part of a large-scale gold smuggling syndicate operating for a long time. However, she has remained silent about the exact role of these powerful individuals in the illegal trade.

Investigators have gathered intelligence indicating that Ranya had connections with influential politicians, including a minister’s son. Sources reveal that she met him at a party at Skybar in UB City, Bengaluru, and they maintained a close friendship. Through him, she was introduced to a senior political leader. Reports suggest that Ranya even traveled abroad with a minister and received an expensive diamond necklace as a gift.

Despite persistent questioning, Ranya has refused to disclose details about the politicians allegedly backing the smuggling operations. DRI officials believe that high-profile figures may have shielded her for years while she facilitated gold trafficking.

Authorities are now probing whether a minister played a direct role in helping Ranya smuggle gold into India. The investigation is expected to widen as officials trace financial transactions and communication records. With the possibility of a larger political nexus, enforcement agencies are under pressure to uncover the truth behind Ranya’s smuggling operations.