India, March 26 -- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Tuesday claimed that Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao, who was caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, had allegedly sourced money through hawala channels to purchase the contraband, Times of India reported.

Ranya, daughter of a senior IPS officer, was apprehended on March 3 while attempting to bring in 14.2 kg of gold from Dubai.

During a court hearing opposing her bail plea, public prosecutor Madhu Rao argued that the investigation was still in progress, and granting her bail at this stage could impact the probe, the report added.

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Her earlier bail ...