India, March 8 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a larger conspiracy probe into the international gangs involved in smuggling of gold from airports on the inputs of Directorate of Revenue and Intelligence (DRI), people familiar with the development said on Saturday, adding that the federal agency is also expected to investigate the smuggling by Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested by the DRI at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 with 14.2 KG gold valued at Rs.12.5 crore.

The premier anti-corruption probe agency has already rushed two teams to Bengaluru and Mumbai as part of the probe, officials said.

CBI, an officer said, will look into the role of public servants including customs, police and other...