New Delhi, March 5 -- South Indian actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru on March 3 night on charges of gold smuggling. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials detained her.

The actress, who made her debut with Sudeep, is accused of possessing 14.8 kg of gold, ANI reported. As per present gold rates, the price of the gold could be around Rs.13 crore.

Actress Ranya Rao was presented before a judge on March 4 evening and sent to 14-day judicial custody. A special court for financial offences issued the order. Before custody, she underwent a medical check-up at Bowring Hospital, as per ANI. Officials stated that Ranya claimed she was travelling to Dubai for business purposes....