Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Jagan Reddy Named in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam, Not an Accused
Imagine there was a big scheme where people in charge of liquor sales took money to let certain businesses sell more.
The police say the former leader of Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Reddy, received a lot of this money every month.
This money, or 'kickbacks', came from changing rules to benefit certain liquor sellers.
The police say the money was then used to buy things like land and gold.
However, Jagan Reddy says this case is just a way to distract from other important issues.
Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy was named as a 'kickback recipient' in a liquor scam chargesheet.
The chargesheet alleges Reddy received ₹50-60 crore monthly during his tenure.
The chargesheet claims the scam involved policy manipulation and kickbacks from liquor sales.
The case involves a ₹3,500 crore alleged liquor scam during the YSRCP regime (2019-2024).
YSRCP Lok Sabha member PV Midhun Reddy was arrested by the SIT probing the case.
- Who
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, along with other accused including Rajasekhar Reddy and PV Midhun Reddy, are involved.
- What
- A chargesheet in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam implicates former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy as a recipient of kickbacks.
- When
- The chargesheet was filed on Saturday.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The alleged kickbacks were part of a scheme involving excise policy manipulation for personal gains.
YSRCP Perspective
Police/SIT Findings
Credibility of the Case
YSRCP Perspective
Claims the charges are politically motivated and a manufactured narrative.
Police/SIT Findings
Police investigation alleges corruption and illegal financial activities.
- Alleged Scam Amount
- ₹3,500 crore
- Accused Role
- Kickback recipient
- Monthly Kickback
- ₹50-60 crore (alleged)
- Primary Accused
- Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy (mastermind)
- Involved Party
- YSRCP
- Chargesheet Filed
- Andhra Pradesh police