Her release from prison is unlikely since Ranya Rao along with her two accomplices, n, were placed under detention under the stringent COFEPOSA Act, 1974.
COFEPOSA is a stringent measure to prevent smuggling and related activities by individuals (including foreigners) who have demonstrated a propensity to indulge in such prejudicial activities.
DRI also stated that Rs 2.67 crore seized from Ranya’s residence is likely hawala money she had received as profit from purchasing gold in Dubai and selling it in Bengaluru.
