Archive · 20 Jul 2026
SIT Alleges Rs 192 Cr Irregularities in AP Liquor Tenders
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID in Andhra Pradesh has found some big problems with how liquor transport tenders were handled.
They say that Rs 192 crore was lost because of unfair practices.
Three people, including the former head of the state's liquor corporation, were arrested.
The SIT claims that rules were changed to help certain companies, like Sigma and Prasad Transport.
They also say that the cost to transport liquor was increased a lot, from Rs 19.68 per kilometer to Rs 35 per kilometer.
The court has sent these three people to jail until August 3 while the investigation continues.
SIT alleges Rs 192 crore irregularities in AP liquor transport tenders.
Three individuals, including former APSBCL MD, arrested and remanded till August 3.
Accused of altering norms to favor specific firms like Sigma and Prasad Transport.
Transport rate increased from Rs 19.68 per km to Rs 35 per km.
Tender process centralised without mandatory government approval.
- Who
- Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID, former APSBCL MD D. Vasu Deva Reddy, Kasireddy Rajasekhar Reddy, Karumuri Sunil
- What
- Allegations of financial irregularities in AP liquor transport tenders
- When
- Remand report submitted, court hearing on Monday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, ACB Special Court in Vijayawada
- Why
- Alleged favoritism, rate increases, and centralization of tender process
- Total Irregularities Amount
- Rs 192 crore
- Accused Individuals
- D. Vasu Deva Reddy, Kasireddy Rajasekhar Reddy, Karumuri Sunil
- Transport Rate Increase
- From Rs 19.68 per km to Rs 35 per km
- Firms Involved
- Sigma and Prasad Transport
- Court Remand Duration
- Till August 3