In a major breakthrough in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case, Raj Kasireddy, one of the key accused, has been arrested by Andhra Pradesh police. He was taken into custody in Hyderabad and is expected to be transferred to Vijayawada. Kasireddy was apprehended upon his return from Dubai.
The former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s government has been accused of facilitating a massive liquor scam, with SIT investigations revealing potential policy alterations, transportation, and tender changes that could have benefited certain individuals. Initial estimates suggest illegal transactions amounting to Rs 18,860 crore.
Key Role of Raj Kasireddy
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) had earlier identified Raj Kasireddy as a central figure in the scam and had issued several notices to him. However, Kasireddy had not responded. In response, he announced his intention to appear for SIT questioning, confirming his attendance for tomorrow’s session.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court had delayed the hearing of Kasireddy’s anticipatory bail petition until next week. Based on information that Kasireddy was returning from Dubai, the police arrested him at Shamshabad Airport and initiated his transfer to Andhra Pradesh. He is expected to be interrogated and presented before a magistrate tomorrow evening, where authorities are likely to request his custody. The investigation has raised anticipation regarding the names Kasireddy may reveal during the questioning, intensifying the scrutiny of those involved in the scam.