Kannada actress Ranya Rao’s bail rejected in gold smuggling case; co-accused to face hearing tomorrow | India News

NEW DELHI: The Economic Offences Court on Friday rejected the bail application of Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with a gold smuggling case. Rao, who was arrested last month, remains in judicial custody as investigations continue into her alleged involvement in the racket.
Meanwhile, Tarun Konduru, the second accused in the case, has also filed a bail application, which the court will hear tomorrow at 3 pm. Konduru is suspected to have played a key role in the smuggling operation, with authorities linking him to international networks.
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The case has drawn significant attention in Karnataka’s film and business circles, with enforcement agencies tightening their probe into the gold smuggling syndicate. Officials have yet to disclose further details on the extent of Rao and Konduru’s involvement.