India, March 13 -- Actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs.12.56 crore, revealed how she was handed the contraband at Dubai International Airport before attempting to transport it to Bengaluru, reported NDTV.

While being interrogated by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Ranya Rao revealed that she had received an internet call to collect the gold from Gate A of Terminal 3 at the Dubai International Airport. She had also stated that this was her first time smuggling gold.

She had stated earlier that foreign numbers had been calling her since two weeks before her trip.

The actor added that she collected two packets from an unknown man in a white gown at the airport dining lounge. The gold had...