Speed In AP Liquor Case Worries Jagan, Impending Arrest Danger?

AP Liquor Scam case appeared losing steam in the last couple of months. The Accused in this case were out on Bail one after the other. And everyone thought it will fizzle out soon.

But then, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) suddenly increased the speed worrying Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSR Congress. We have seen them question Former Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy a few weeks ago.

Today, they are raiding the offices and residences of Raj Kasireddy, the then Beverages Corporation MD Vasudeva Reddy, and former Minister Karumuri Nageshwar Rao.

They have declared the arrest of Raj Kasireddy in his Nanakramguda Residence. Only a few days ago, there were reports that Jagan will be questioned in this case very soon to determine the ultimate beneficiary in this case.

The SIT is alleging that the three-time MP, along with Raj Kasireddy, who was IT Advisor to former chief minister and YSR Congress Party leader Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, are in involved in the 3,200 crore liquor case which involves the manipulation of excise policy to benefit certain liquor companies on payment of kickbacks.

According to the SIT investigating this case, the main accused (A-1) Raj Kasireddy of the AP Liquor Scam used to collect Rs.50-60 crore every month and hand over the amount to YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy (A-4), the then YSRCP leader Vijayasai Reddy (A-5), Bharathi Cements Director Govindappa Balaji (A-33), who looked after the financial affairs of Jagan’s wife Bharathi.

It has come to light that Rs 3,500 crore was looted in this way. A huge amount from this was also spent in various constituencies during the Elections.

If Jagan is established as the end-beneficiary in this case, he will be named as the Accused Number One and may also face arrest.