Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Chargesheet Names Jagan Reddy in 3,500 Cr Liquor Scam
Imagine some people were selling liquor and making a lot of money.
The police think that some of the money they made, about 3,500 crore rupees, was given as bribes.
The former chief minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy, is mentioned as one of the people who allegedly received this money.
The money was moved through a few different people to get to him.
The main person in charge, Rajasekhar Reddy, is accused of changing how liquor was sold to help with the bribes.
The money was then used to buy things like land and gold.
Police also arrested a member of parliament in relation to this case.
A chargesheet alleges former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy received kickbacks in a Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam.
The chargesheet details a scheme where money was funneled through multiple individuals to Jagan Reddy.
The alleged mastermind, Rajasekhar Reddy, is accused of manipulating excise policy and creating shell companies.
Funds were reportedly used for acquiring assets and investing in Dubai and Africa.
YSRCP Lok Sabha member PV Midhun Reddy was arrested in connection with the case.
- Who
- Former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy, and others are implicated in the chargesheet.
- What
- A chargesheet in a Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam implicates former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.
- When
- The events occurred during the YSRCP regime from 2019-2024.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- The alleged actions were to earn commissions/kickbacks by controlling the supply and sale of liquor.
Allegations
Response
Participation in the Scam
Allegations
The chargesheet alleges involvement in the scam and receiving kickbacks.
Response
The accused have not yet responded to the charges, and the court is yet to take cognizance.
- Scam Amount
- Rs 3,500 crore
- Involved
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy, PV Midhun Reddy, and others
- Alleged Scheme
- Kickbacks through liquor sales
- Key Accused
- Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy
- Monthly Kickbacks
- Rs 50-60 crore (allegedly)
- Recent Action
- YSRCP Lok Sabha member PV Midhun Reddy arrested