gold smuggling case

Known as the 'Golden Thief,' 42-year-old Subodh Singh from Nalanda has gained infamy for allegedly masterminding daring gold heists from behind bars at Purnia jail. The authorities are on high alert after a brazen robbery occurred in Telangana, suspected to be orchestrated with the help of illicit communication tools.

Pune airport is witnessing a shift in smuggling trends as traffickers increasingly favor high-profit hydroponic weed over gold. Driven by higher potency and profit margins, smugglers are exploiting Pune's lower cargo traffic as a transit hub. Recent seizures highlight the growing problem, with authorities tightening scrutiny on customs agents and international links.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao is set for release from jail after completing a year of preventive detention under the COFEPOSA Act. Arrested in a Rs 102 crore gold smuggling case, her release was delayed despite earlier bail. The case involves alleged hawala transactions and links to the film industry and police department.

Kannada actor Ranya Rao has been released from prison after completing her one-year detention under the COFEPOSA Act. She was arrested in March 2025 for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kilograms of gold at Kempegowda International Airport. Investigations revealed a larger operation involving 127 kilograms of smuggled gold, leading to a Rs 102.5 crore penalty.

The Kerala High Court on Monday granted bail to M Sivasankar, who is an accused in the gold smuggling case through diplomatic channel. He was the principal chief secretary of chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan when the alleged smuggling occurred.

The National Investigation Agency court, here, on Tuesday placed Rabins K Hameed, who is tenth accused in the gold smuggling case, in the agency’s custody for seven days.