Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam: Chargesheet Names Jagan Reddy as Kickback Recipient
Andhra Pradesh police filed a chargesheet accusing former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy of receiving kickbacks in a liquor scam.
The chargesheet claims that a Rs 3,500 crore scam occurred during his time in office.
Reddy denies the allegations, saying the case is made up to divert attention.
The chargesheet details how the policy was changed to control the sale and supply of alcohol to get kickbacks.
The Enforcement Directorate is also investigating a money laundering case related to this issue.
Chargesheet mentions Jagan Mohan Reddy as a kickback recipient in an alleged liquor scam.
The chargesheet alleges a Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam during the YSRCP regime.
Former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy denies the allegations, calling it a manufactured narrative.
Key accused allegedly manipulated excise policy to gain control over liquor supply and sale.
The Enforcement Directorate has also filed a money laundering case related to the scam.
- Who
- Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and others are implicated in the alleged scam.
- What
- An alleged Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam involving kickbacks during the YSRCP regime.
- When
- The alleged scam occurred between 2019-2024.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To gain control over the supply and sale of liquor and receive kickbacks.
YSRCP
TDP/Police
Nature of the Charges
YSRCP
Claims the chargesheet is a manufactured narrative to divert attention.
TDP/Police
The chargesheet alleges that the former CM was a recipient of kickbacks.
- Alleged Scam Amount
- Rs 3,500 crore
- Involved Parties
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy, Vijay Sai Reddy, others.
- Chargesheet Filed By
- Andhra Pradesh Police
- Primary Accusation
- Receipt of kickbacks
- Investigation Agency
- Special Investigation Team (SIT), Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Alleged Monthly Kickbacks
- Rs 50-60 crore