Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Yellow metal was taken South Africa to Dubai, then to India

BENGALURU: The investigation into the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case has been throwing up many secrets. Tollywood actor Tarun Konduru Raju was also arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for his alleged involvement. Documents and information obtained by Public TV reveal that Tarun admitted his involvement in smuggling gold from Dubai to India using his passport.

Tarun told DRI he was going to Geneva, but was smuggling gold. The DRI investigation revealed Tarun smuggled 4 kg of gold once and 2 kg on another occasion. He admitted to smuggling gold in installments.

Following Ranya Rao’s arrest, DRI raided her upscale apartment and found many secrets. Tarun was in touch with Ranya, which led to his arrest. The DRI issued a lookout notice and arrested Tarun in Hyderabad.

Ranya Rao’s gold smuggling case isn’t just about India and Dubai. The accused smuggled gold from South Africa to Dubai and then India. They obtained permission from South Africa’s Home Ministry to travel. Then, it was being transported to India on the pretext of transporting it to Geneva.

First, the gold was transported to the Viera Diamond Company that they had started in Dubai. Then, from there, it was transported to India using Tarun’s US passport and the protocol that was in place. Public TV has received information that the DRI has stated in its report that Tarun Kondur Raju himself has recorded a statement about this.

Karnataka Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, who is leading the investigation into the case, told the media that the investigation had been conducted thoroughly and also that no one was pressured during the inquiry. He also confirmed that multiple individuals associated with the case had been questioned.