Liquor Scam Investigation Intensifies: ED Expected to Question Raj Kasireddy
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped up its investigation into a multi-crore liquor scam that allegedly took place in Andhra Pradesh during the tenure of the YSR Congress Party government. The agency is now likely to summon Raj Kasireddy, a key figure believed to be involved in the scandal.
The liquor scam, which is said to have cost the state exchequer several hundred crores, first came to light through a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The report highlighted numerous irregularities in the procurement and distribution of liquor across the state, pointing to a larger conspiracy to siphon off public funds.
According to sources, the ED has been meticulously piecing together the details of the case, analyzing financial records and conducting extensive interviews with various stakeholders. Raj Kasireddy, a prominent businessman with close ties to the political establishment, is believed to be a central figure in the alleged scam.
Kasireddy’s involvement in the liquor trade and his purported influence over the state’s excise policies have been under the ED’s scrutiny for some time. The agency is now expected to summon him for detailed questioning in the coming days, as it seeks to unravel the complex web of corruption and financial irregularities.
The liquor scam has become a major political flashpoint in Andhra Pradesh, with the opposition parties accusing the YSR Congress government of complicity and demanding a thorough investigation. The ED’s intensified probe is likely to put further pressure on the state government, which has already faced criticism for its handling of the matter.
As the investigation progresses, the ED’s findings could have far-reaching implications, not only for the individuals allegedly involved but also for the larger issue of governance and accountability in the state. The public eagerly awaits the outcome of the probe, hoping that it will shed light on the true extent of the wrongdoing and bring the perpetrators to justice.
