Archive · 19 Sep 2026
ED Notices Former Minister Ambati Rambabu in Liquor Case
The Enforcement Directorate sent a notice to former minister Ambati Rambabu.
The notice is connected to a liquor case.
It asked him to appear before the agency.
Rambabu said the notice was already no longer valid when he received it.
He asked the agency to send a new written notice.
He said he wanted to get legal advice before deciding what to do.
Rambabu also accused three political leaders of targeting him.
He said he would not be frightened by notices, threats or cases.
The Enforcement Directorate served former minister and YSRC leader Ambati Rambabu a notice in connection with a liquor case.
The notice asked Rambabu to appear before the agency.
Rambabu said the notice had already lapsed when it was served.
He requested a fresh written notice so he could seek legal advice and decide what to do next.
Rambabu alleged the notice was part of political vendetta by N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar and Nara Lokesh.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate served a notice on former minister and YSRC leader Ambati Rambabu.
- What
- The agency issued a notice asking Rambabu to appear in connection with a liquor case.
- When
- The notice was served on Friday, according to the report.
- Where
- Rambabu discussed the notice with media in Tadepalli; the report also identifies Vijayawada.
- Why
- The notice was connected to a liquor case; Rambabu alleged it reflected political vendetta.
Enforcement Directorate Action
Rambabu's Response
Notice and appearance
Enforcement Directorate Action
The agency served Rambabu a notice asking him to appear in connection with the liquor case.
Rambabu's Response
Rambabu said the notice had already lapsed and asked for a fresh written notice.
Reason for the notice
Enforcement Directorate Action
The notice was issued in connection with the liquor case, according to the report.
Rambabu's Response
Rambabu alleged that the action was politically motivated by N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar and Nara Lokesh.
Next steps
Enforcement Directorate Action
The agency asked Rambabu to appear before it.
Rambabu's Response
Rambabu said he wanted to seek legal advice before deciding on further action.
- Subject
- Ambati Rambabu
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate
- Case
- Liquor case
- Notice timing
- Served on Friday
- Rambabu's position
- He said the notice had already lapsed and requested a fresh written notice.
- Alleged political targets
- N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar and Nara Lokesh