Will Liquor Scam Finally Come Alive & Reach Tadepalli?

The AP liquor scam, which appeared to be moving fast initially, later slowed down. There were several arrests, including that of Rajampet MP Mithun Reddy.

Big names arrested in the case, including Mithun Reddy and Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, are now out on bail.

The Enforcement Directorate also entered the case and is investigating it. They have summoned Vijayasai Reddy as well. Currently, only Raj Kasireddy remains behind bars in this case.

The SIT has alleged that the three time MP, along with Raj Kasireddy, who served as IT Advisor to former chief minister and YSR Congress Party leader Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, is involved in the 3,200 crore liquor scam. The case allegedly involves manipulation of the excise policy to benefit certain liquor companies in exchange for kickbacks.

Today, the Supreme Court rejected his bail plea, stating that he appears to be the architect of the case and opined that he should remain behind bars for some more time.

Kasireddy’s lawyers informed the court that he has already been in jail for more than 10 months and that supplementary charge sheets have also been filed in the case.

The court was not convinced by the argument. When it appeared that the petition would be dismissed, the lawyers requested permission to withdraw it, which the court allowed.

The court’s observations indicate that there is prima facie evidence against the YSR Congress leaders in this case. It remains to be seen whether the case will gather momentum from here.

Earlier, there were reports in a section of the media that the case could lead to Jagan’s relative, YS Anil Reddy, who allegedly runs a liquor business in North East Africa.

From there, it was speculated that investigators may attempt to establish Jagan Mohan Reddy as the ultimate beneficiary in the scam.

The SIT has also alleged that a portion of the alleged illegal money was used to fund YSR Congress’s election campaign in six districts.