Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam: SIT Expands Probe, Names More Accused
In a major development in the ongoing Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed by the state government to investigate allegations of a ₹2,600 crore financial fraud, has expanded the list of accused individuals. The case centers around accusations of large-scale corruption and fraudulent activities during the tenure of the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government.
So far, the probe has revealed the involvement of several senior officials and influential political figures, including Raj Kesireddy, identified as the prime accused, and prominent YSRCP figures such as Member of Parliament Peddireddy Mithun Reddy and former MP V. Vijayasai Reddy.
In a recent breakthrough, the SIT named three additional individuals as accused. These include Dhanunjaya Reddy, who served as the Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office during the previous administration, Krishnamohan Reddy, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Govindappa Balaji, a director at Bharathi Cements. Their inclusion brings the total number of accused individuals to 33.
The investigation also reveals that the arrested individuals, in their remand reports, indicated the potential role of the newly named accused in influencing witnesses and obstructing the investigation process. This prompted the SIT to include them in the list of accused to ensure the integrity of the probe.
The ongoing investigation by the SIT is crucial as it aims to uncover the depth of the corruption and the involvement of influential figures in the alleged scam. The case has drawn significant public attention and is expected to have far-reaching political and legal consequences as it progresses.
