Archive · 18 Sep 2025
ED Raids Expand Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Investigation
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into a big money-laundering case related to the Andhra Pradesh liquor industry.
They believe that about 3,500 crore rupees were moved illegally.
ED has searched different places in several states.
It's believed that liquor companies paid bribes to get contracts.
The Andhra Pradesh police say that around 1,677 crore rupees were paid in bribes for supply orders.
A lot of money was allegedly moved through fake companies.
The ED is questioning people involved and a special court has extended the judicial remand for several suspects.
ED conducted raids across multiple states as part of the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam investigation.
The raids focus on alleged money laundering through benami firms and hawala channels.
The case is based on allegations of bribes paid by liquor companies for supply orders.
Investigators are tracing illicit funds and their laundering routes.
A special court extended judicial remand for eight accused.
- Who
- ED, Money-laundering intermediaries, Liquor companies
- What
- ED conducted searches in multiple states regarding the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam
- When
- Today
- Where
- Multiple states including Telangana, Delhi-NCR, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka
- Why
- Investigating alleged money laundering related to the scam
- Incident
- Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam
- Amount Diverted
- Rs 3,500 crore (approx.)
- Bribes Paid
- Rs 1,677 crore (approx.)
- Contract Value
- Rs 10,835 crore (approx.)
- Supply Orders
- Rs 23,000 crore (approx.)
- Entities Involved
- Shell companies, benamis, hawalas
- Inquiry Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
