Vijayawada: With the arrest of Raj KC Reddy on Monday in connection with the multi-thousand crore liquor scam during Jagan Mohan Reddy’s rule, panic has gripped several retired IAS officers, OSTs, and PAs who played significant roles in the CMO during the YSRCP regime. The SIT investigation revealed that these individuals participated in meetings held at private residences where discussions were made on collecting kickbacks through the liquor policy.
The SIT found that between 2019 and early 2024, around Rs 3,000 crore was amassed, with liquor companies allegedly paying Rs 150 to Rs 450 per case. Raj KC Reddy reportedly managed the entire hawala operation, using company representatives, cash handlers, and couriers to move bribe money. The investigation revealed that funds were ultimately funneled to a senior leader’s son in the YSRCP, referred to as “Bigg Boss.”
Further investigations showed that the liquor policy introduced in 2019 was designed specifically to facilitate this massive scam. Key figures including Raj KC Reddy, an MP, the son of a senior YSRCP leader, and APSBCL officials allegedly held multiple meetings to orchestrate the scheme. SIT has already interrogated MPs Mithun Reddy and Vijaya Sai Reddy and is continuing to probe other officials involved.
