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Kannada actor Ranya Rao hit with ₹89-crore customs penalty in gold smuggling case
India's customs department has slapped Kannada actor Ranya Rao with a penalty of ₹89.91 crore in connection with alleged gold smuggling. The action is part of a sweeping adjudication order that imposes over ₹244 crore in penalties across four individuals involved in the case.
LSN India ·
The customs department issued a 399-page adjudication order on Thursday directing the Kannada actor to pay the substantial penalty following investigations into alleged gold smuggling activities. Officials privy to the matter confirmed that Ranya Rao's individual penalty of ₹89.91 crore represents a significant portion of the total ₹244 crore in penalties levied against all accused parties in the case.
The comprehensive adjudication order represents the culmination of customs investigations into the smuggling operation, with authorities distributing penalties across the four individuals implicated in the scheme. The substantial quantum of penalties underscores the seriousness with which customs authorities have treated the alleged violations.
This development marks a major action by customs officials against the entertainment industry figure, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat gold smuggling operations in the country. The case demonstrates customs' enhanced focus on detecting and penalizing contraband precious metal trafficking.