Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport with 14.2 kg of gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore concealed on her person. Further investigations revealed gold jewelry and cash worth Rs 4.73 crore at her residence.
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