In a shocking twist, actress Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested for gold smuggling from Dubai to Bengaluru, is now at the center of a major investigation. Initially believed to be a mere pawn, new findings suggest she has been actively involved in gold smuggling operations.

Reports reveal that Ranya Rao co-owns a jewelry shop named Vira Diamonds in Dubai with Kannada actor Tarun, holding equal shares in the business. The shop legally imports gold, but investigators have now discovered that Ranya allegedly smuggled gold to India multiple times—over 27 instances in the past year alone.

Authorities are now scrutinizing financial transactions linked to both Ranya and Tarun. Preliminary investigations suggest dealings worth several crores, raising suspicions of a potential connection to an international gold smuggling syndicate. Further probes are underway to determine the full extent of their involvement in the illegal operation.

This unexpected revelation has sent shockwaves across the film industry, leaving many awaiting the final outcome of the investigation.