Ranya reportedly used VIP airport channels to bypass routine security checks, raising suspicions about her frequent travel history—she had flown to Dubai 27 times in the last six months. Officials believe she may be linked to a larger gold smuggling syndicate. During questioning, Ranya allegedly claimed she was forced into the operation, though investigators are probing deeper into her connections.
The actress has been remanded to judicial custody until March 18, while the DRI has sought three more days of interrogation starting March 9 to uncover further details. With gold worth ₹12.56 crore seized from her and additional assets bringing the total to ₹17.29 crore, authorities are expanding their investigation into the financial trail behind her activities.