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Ex-Minister Nageswara Rao Arrested in AP Liquor Transport Scam

The Enforcement Directorate arrested former minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao.

Officials took him to a hospital for a medical check-up.

The arrest is connected to a case about transporting liquor in Andhra Pradesh.

Investigators say some transportation contracts may have been unfairly awarded.

They also allege that Rao received money from liquor traders.

The government reportedly paid more for transportation than the usual rate.

Rao’s son and other former officials were previously arrested in the case.

These are allegations being investigated by the agency, not proven facts.

Key facts

Case value: The alleged liquor transport scam is valued at Rs.195 crore.
Alleged bribe: The ED alleges Rao received Rs.28 crore from liquor traders.
Transportation rate: The government reportedly paid Rs.35 per kilometre against a stated norm of Rs.13 per kilometre.
Contract period: The alleged tender manipulation involved contracts awarded between 2020 and 2024.
Legal framework: The ED registered its case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Earlier arrests: The agency previously arrested Rao’s son Sunil Kumar, former AP Beverages Corporation MD Vasudeva Reddy, and Kasireddy Rajashekar Reddy.
Bail status: The Telangana High Court and Supreme Court rejected Rao’s anticipatory and pre-arrest bail petitions, according to ED sources.

deccanchronicle.com · 1 week ago