Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
In the initial charge sheet filed by the SIT in the liquor scam of Rs 3,500 crore during the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, the name of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been mentioned as one of the bribe recipients. However, Jagan Mohan Reddy’s name is included in a 305 -page charge sheet filed in a court here on Saturday by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), but he is not shown as an accused in the case.
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The court has not yet taken cognizance of the charge sheet, alleging that between 2019 and 2024, an average of Rs 50 to 60 crore was collected every month from distillery and sent through a network of colleagues and shell companies.
Another charge sheet will be filed in 20 days
Citing a witness, it was told in the charge sheet how the bribe was sent to the then Chief Minister through various accused. However, the SIT has so far accused 48 persons and companies, but only 16 are named in the charge sheet. The court was told that another charge sheet would be filed in 20 days.
Bribery given in cash and gold
According to the charge sheet, the YSRCP government designed the liquor policy to keep full control over liquor distribution, so that the accused officers could get heavy commissions. Most of this type of bribe was obtained in cash, gold or gold.
Raj Kasirdi main accused
The SIT claimed that the bribe started from 12 percent of the base price and was later increased to 20 percent. Raj Kasirdi alias Casirdi Rajasekhar Reddy who is the main accused in the case.
Excise policy rigging
He has been described as the main conspirator and co-conspirator. He has allegedly rigged excise policy. Automatic operating (OSS) process was replaced by manual systems and appointed its loyal officers in Andhra Pradesh State Drinks Corporation Limited (APSBCL).
Money sent to more than 30 fake companies
It was also alleged that Rajasekhar Reddy, along with former MLA Chewedi Bhaskar Reddy, gave cash of Rs 250-300 crore for the YSRCP election campaign. The income of crime was reportedly sent through more than 30 fake companies and used to buy land, gold and luxurious properties in Dubai and Africa.
SIT interrogates 268 witnesses
The accused allegedly stopped the OFS from the distillers who opposed the demand for bribery. The SIT told the court that Rs 62 crore has been seized in this case so far. The SIT also questioned 268 witnesses in the case.
MP PV Midhun Reddy arrested
The charge sheet was filed one hour before the arrest of YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy. The SIT arrested him on Saturday after questioning him for about seven hours. YSRCP leader Midhun Reddy is accused of playing an important role in the alleged scam in the Lok Sabha.
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