Andhra Liquor Scam Accused Denies Link to ₹11 Crore Cash Seizure
The Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, which has been making headlines for months, has taken yet another turn with the prime accused, Kasireddy Rajashekar Reddy, denying any connection to the ₹11 crore in cash seized by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) from a farmhouse in Kacharam village near Hyderabad.
In an affidavit filed to the special court in Vijayawada, Reddy, who is the prime accused in the alleged ₹3,200 crore Andhra liquor scam, claimed that the prosecution was attempting to derail his bail plea by fabricating links between him and the seized cash.
The SIT had seized the cash from the farmhouse on Wednesday, which is believed to be a key piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation. The authorities had claimed that the cash was recovered in a raid conducted at the farmhouse, which is allegedly linked to Reddy.
However, Reddy has denied any involvement in the seized cash, stating that it belonged to someone else. In his affidavit, he claimed that the prosecution had no evidence to link him to the cash and that the seizure was an attempt to discredit him and derail his bail plea.
Reddy’s lawyers have argued that the prosecution has failed to provide any concrete evidence to establish his involvement in the alleged scam. They have also pointed out that the seized cash was not found in Reddy’s possession or in any of the properties linked to him.
The Andhra Pradesh government has been investigating the alleged liquor scam, which involves the alleged misuse of government funds to procure liquor from private companies. The scam is believed to have been orchestrated by a group of officials and businessmen, who allegedly siphoned off government funds to buy liquor and then sold it in the market.
Reddy, who is the prime accused in the case, has been in custody since his arrest in July. He has been denying any involvement in the scam, claiming that he was falsely implicated in the case.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court had earlier granted Reddy bail, but the prosecution had appealed against the order, claiming that he was a flight risk. The special court had subsequently denied Reddy’s bail plea, citing the seriousness of the charges against him.
The Andhra Pradesh government has been under pressure to resolve the case quickly, with many calling for the accused to be punished swiftly. The state government has also been facing criticism for its handling of the case, with many accusing it of being slow to act.
The seizure of the cash from the farmhouse has raised further questions about the involvement of high-ranking officials in the scam. The SIT has been investigating the case for months, but so far, no one has been arrested in connection with the scam.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has also been monitoring the case, with the chief justice of the high court, Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar, recently expressing concern over the slow pace of the investigation.
The court has directed the SIT to submit a progress report on the investigation, which is expected to be filed soon. The report is likely to provide further details about the seized cash and the investigation into the alleged scam.
In the meantime, Reddy’s lawyers have vowed to continue fighting his case, arguing that he has been falsely implicated in the scam. They have also accused the prosecution of fabricating evidence to frame Reddy.
The Andhra liquor scam is one of the biggest scandals to hit the state in recent years, with many calling for the accused to be punished swiftly. The case is being closely watched, with many awaiting the outcome of the investigation and the court proceedings.
