Bengaluru Court Rejects Bail for Actress in Gold Smuggling Scandal

Kannada actress Harshavardhini Ranya Rao's bail plea was denied in a Bengaluru court amid a gold smuggling probe. Authorities allege Ranya utilized hawala channels for gold purchases, implicating an aide, merchant, and possibly more through judicial investigation. Seized assets include gold valued at Rs 12.56 crore.

A sessions court in Bengaluru has denied bail to Kannada actress Harshavardhini Ranya Rao, who is implicated in a gold smuggling operation.

The prosecution alleges Ranya admitted to using illegal financial networks to acquire gold, leading to a judicial investigation to uncover potential financial wrongdoings.

Authorities have already arrested three individuals in connection with the case, which has stirred significant attention due to the involvement of high-profile individuals, including Ranya's stepfather, a senior IPS officer.

(With inputs from agencies.)