In a significant breakthrough in the high-profile liquor scam case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested YSRCP leader Chevireddy Bhaskara Reddy (A-38) based on solid scientific and technical evidence. Authorities used advanced digital forensics—including call detail records (CDRs), cell tower tracking, device activity, and tower dump analysis—to establish his involvement in the case.
According to SIT officials, Chevireddy was repeatedly tracked visiting the Landmark Apartments near Tadepalli Palace, the reported site where bribe money was stockpiled. These visits, which took place even in the months leading up to the general elections, allegedly involved interactions with Pranoy Prakash, a member of the Raj KC Reddy gang who was handling the cash stock.
The SIT submitted technical proof to the court confirming that Chevireddy’s associates collected bribe money from the Landmark Apartment and subsequently transported it to various locations, including Tirupati. Their frequent visits to Raj KC Reddy’s office in Hyderabad and the residence of another key accused, Venkatesh Naidu (A-34), further strengthened the SIT’s case.
Frequent Meetings and Money Transfers Tracked
The investigation uncovered that Chevireddy continued meeting Pranoy Prakash at Flat No. 312, Landmark Apartments, even as recently as a month before elections. These meetings occurred on multiple dates between June 2023 and February 2024.
CDR analysis also revealed frequent coordination among Chevireddy, his personal aide Naveen Kumar (A-36), followers Balaji Yadav (A-35), and key members of Raj KC Reddy’s network—Pranoy Prakash and Simon Prasan. These meetings aligned closely with the testimonies of a gunman named Giri, who provided crucial details on bribe money movements.
Timeline of Bribe Transfers to Tirupati:
- Feb 26–27, 2024:
A group including Balaji Yadav, driver Ramaraju, and Venkatesh Naidu received money from Raj KC Reddy’s team and traveled to Tirupati. Cell tower data and tower transitions confirmed their journey. - Mar 4–5, 2024:
A second meeting and transfer took place, with some members turning off their phones to evade tracking. Yet, CDR data pinpointed their movements to and from Hyderabad and Tirupati. - Apr 1–2, 2024:
Another batch of funds was handed over in Hyderabad and routed through Kavali to Tirupati. Part of the cash was reportedly given to the PA of YSRCP candidate Ramireddy Pratap Kumar Reddy in Kavali. - May 6–9, 2024:
A final major transfer of ₹8.34 crore was organized. The money, hidden in a lorry, was intercepted by police at the Garikapadu check post during the early hours of May 9.
Toll Gate and CCTV Evidence Strengthens Case
To reinforce the timeline, the SIT examined toll plaza records showing vehicle movements consistent with the money transfers. Vehicles used for transporting cash were recorded at checkpoints in Kaja, Sullurpet, Nellore, Pattimidapalle, Chagalamarri, and Nannur. CCTV footage corroborates these transits.
This extensive technical evidence has dismantled Chevireddy’s claims of innocence, with the SIT stating unequivocally that he played a key role in the logistics and distribution of illicit funds connected to the liquor scam.
