ED files charge sheet against Ranya Rao, 2 others; says 127 kg gold worth ₹102 crore smuggled to India

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against Ranya Rao and two accomplices, Tarun Konduru and Sahil Sakariya Jain, in connection with a significant gold smuggling case. The agency alleges that the trio was involved in the illegal importation of 127 kilograms of gold, valued at approximately ₹102 crore, into India. The charge sheet marks a critical step in the ongoing investigation into a broader network of gold smuggling that has raised concerns over financial crimes and national security. The ED's prosecution complaint outlines the methods used for smuggling, highlighting the growing challenge of illicit gold trade in the country. As India continues to grapple with economic pressures and regulatory issues surrounding gold imports, this case underscores the need for stricter enforcement measures and vigilance against smuggling operations. The accused are currently under scrutiny as the ED aims to dismantle the networks facilitating such illegal activities, which pose a threat to the nation's economic integrity.