ED files charge sheet in gold smuggling case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet in a significant gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao and two associates. The agency alleges that 127 kilograms of gold, valued at approximately ₹102 crore, were laundered as part of the operation. This case highlights the ongoing issues of gold smuggling and money laundering in India, which have drawn increased scrutiny from law enforcement agencies. The ED's investigation indicates a broader network involved in the illicit trade, raising concerns about its implications for the economy and the potential for further legal actions against those implicated. As the case unfolds, the ED is expected to pursue additional leads to dismantle the networks facilitating such illegal activities, emphasizing the government's commitment to combating financial crimes and corruption in the country.