Andhra Liquor Scam: CID Names Ex-CM Jagan in ₹3,500-Crore
🚨 Andhra Liquor Scam: CID Links Ex-CM Jagan to ₹3,500-Crore Kickback Scheme
In a dramatic development, the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) has directly linked former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to alleged kickbacks in a ₹3,500-crore liquor scam. The recently filed chargesheet spans over 300 pages and meticulously details a complex network of shell companies, revised excise policies, and monthly bribes amounting to ₹50–60 crore during the 2019–2024 YSRCP regime.
Although authorities have not formally named Jagan as an accused, CID officials assert that key party leaders and intermediaries funneled substantial funds to him. Moreover, the agency has identified Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy as the mastermind who orchestrated policy changes and laundered money through more than 30 shell companies.
💰 Key Operations Within the Scam
- Authorities replaced automated liquor supply systems with manual processes, reportedly to enable manipulation.
- Distillery owners faced coercion to pay kickbacks under threat of business disruption.
- The illicit funds allegedly financed luxury properties abroad, gold purchases, and land investments.
Meanwhile, YSRCP leaders have strongly criticized the CID’s investigation. They accuse the current TDP-led government of launching a politically motivated witch-hunt. In response, Jagan Mohan Reddy took to social media to dismiss the case as a “manufactured narrative,” claiming it hinges on coerced statements rather than solid evidence.
⚖️ What Lies Ahead
As the judiciary prepares to review the chargesheet, legal analysts anticipate intense political fallout and courtroom battles in Andhra Pradesh. The case is likely to fuel heated debate and shift electoral strategies in the lead-up to the next state elections.
