Andhra CID to Move Court to Attach Properties in Liquor Scam
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued an order allowing the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to seek the court’s permission to attach properties and a bank account in connection with an alleged liquor policy scam. The case registered by the CID in Mangalagiri involves accusations against several individuals for their roles in implementing an allegedly corrupt excise policy.
The CID had filed a petition in the court seeking permission to attach the properties and bank account of the accused individuals, who are suspected of being involved in the liquor scam. The court has yet to issue a decision on the CID’s petition.
The CID has accused several individuals, including government officials and businessmen, of implementing an excise policy that was designed to benefit certain individuals and companies. The policy, which was implemented in 2020, allegedly allowed companies to sell liquor at inflated prices, resulting in significant profits for those involved.
The CID has alleged that the accused individuals received kickbacks and other forms of compensation for their roles in implementing the policy. The investigation has also revealed that some of the accused individuals had close ties to the ruling party in the state.
The CID has been investigating the liquor scam since 2020, and has so far arrested several individuals, including government officials and businessmen. The investigation has uncovered a complex web of corruption, with evidence of kickbacks, bribery, and other forms of corruption.
The CID has also seized several properties and documents related to the scam, including bank statements, invoices, and other financial records. The investigation has also revealed that some of the accused individuals had used shell companies and other financial instruments to launder money and conceal their involvement in the scam.
The Andhra Pradesh government has been under pressure to address the liquor scam, with opposition parties and civil society organizations calling for action to be taken against those involved. The government has faced criticism for its handling of the investigation, with some accusing it of being slow to respond and lacking Transparency.
The CID’s decision to seek permission to attach properties and a bank account is seen as a significant development in the investigation. The move is expected to put pressure on the accused individuals and their families, and may lead to further revelations about their involvement in the scam.
The Andhra Pradesh government has said that it is committed to addressing the liquor scam and ensuring that those involved are held accountable. The government has also promised to take steps to prevent similar cases of corruption in the future.
The liquor scam is the latest in a series of corruption scandals to hit Andhra Pradesh in recent years. The state has been plagued by allegations of corruption and malfeasance, with many accusing the government of being corrupt and lacking Transparency.
The CID’s investigation into the liquor scam is ongoing, and it is expected to take several months to complete. The court’s decision on the CID’s petition to attach properties and a bank account is also expected to be a significant development in the case.
