Actress Ranya Rao Named in ED Chargesheet Over Gold Smuggling Case
Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been named in a chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged gold smuggling case. The development comes as part of an ongoing probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
What the ED Claims
- The ED has accused Ranya Rao of being linked to illegal gold transactions.
- The case reportedly involves gold worth several crores.
- As part of the money laundering investigation, assets worth ₹34 crore have been provisionally attached.
💰 Assets Attached
According to officials:
- Properties and financial assets linked to the actress have been frozen.
- The attachment is part of efforts to trace proceeds of crime under PMLA provisions.
⚖️ Legal Status
- The chargesheet has been filed before a special PMLA court.
- Further legal proceedings will determine culpability.
- The actress has not been convicted; the investigation is ongoing.
What Happens Next?
The court will review the ED’s findings and decide on further action. If the attached assets are confirmed as proceeds of crime, they may be confiscated following trial.
