Rs 270 Crore Penalty, 127 Kg Gold And A Dubai Trail: Inside Ranya Rao’s Alleged Smuggling Network

News18 - Oct 2, 2026

The case began when Ranya arrived at Kempegowda International Airport from Dubai on March 3, 2025. Customs seized 14,213.05 grams of foreign-marked gold valued at ₹12.56 crore.

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