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India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Andhra liquor scam: New video shows Jagan Reddy party leader's aide counting cash
A new video linked to the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam has surfaced, showing stacks of cash reportedly worth Rs 35 crore. The video was allegedly found on the phone of Venkatesh Naidu, who is named Accused No. 34 (A-34) in the case. Naidu, a close aide of YSRCP senior leader Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, is seen in the video counting bundles of cash, which investigators say came through hawala cash includes both Rs 500 notes and old, demonetised Rs 2000 notes. It is suspected to have come from a distillery company and was allegedly sent to Chevireddy as proof of receipt. Naidu has been taken into custody by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in who is known to be closely associated with former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, has been listed as Accused No 38 (A-38) in the case. Reddy was detained by the SIT on June 18 in Bengaluru. The YSRCP had previously alleged that the arrests of MP PV Midhun Reddy, former MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, retired IAS officer K Dhanunjaya Reddy, Officer on Special Duty Krishna Mohan Reddy, and others in connection with the liquor case were part of a targeted crackdown by the TDP-led government in Andhra Pradesh.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
News18
7 days ago
- News18
Video Shows Aide Of YSRCP Leader Counting Cash Amid Andhra Liquor Scam Probe
Last Updated: The Andhra Pradesh Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT), currently investigating the alleged liquor scam, seized a significant amount of cash from a farmhouse near Hyderabad. Amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged Rs 3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam seized, the special investigation team (SIT) has recovered a video that reportedly shows a key accused counting bundles of cash. The man in the clip, which is now making the rounds on the internet, shows a man, identified as Venkatesh Naidu, a close aide of YSRCP leader and former MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, counting the cash. It is believed that the video could open new avenues in the investigation, potentially shedding light on the flow of illicit funds and the roles of key individuals involved. Earlier on Wednesday, Kasireddy Raja Sekhar Reddy, the prime accused in the alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam during the erstwhile YSRCP government, filed an affidavit in court, denying any connection to the Rs 11 crore in cash seized near Hyderabad earlier in the day. The Andhra Pradesh Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT), currently investigating the alleged liquor scam, seized a significant amount of cash from a farmhouse near Hyderabad. The operation was carried out following the confession of Varun Purushotham, listed as the 40th accused (A-40) in the case. Meanwhile, Reddy (43), who has been in judicial custody at Vijayawada sub-jail since April 22, claimed in an affidavit that the prosecution is 'hell-bent" on preventing him from obtaining bail. 'The prosecution has turned into persecution, inventing cock and bull stories to link me with an absurd money trail. The claim that the seized cash belongs to me is a complete falsehood," the affidavit stated. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
03-08-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Viral Video Found On Andhra Liquor Scam Accused Shows Rs 35 Crore Cash
A political row erupted in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday after a video that was allegedly found on an accused in the liquor scam case and showing a man counting cash, believed to be worth Rs 35 crore, surfaced online. The accused is Venkatesh Naidu, who is believed to be a close associate of former Chandragiri MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy and a key figure in the ongoing probe by the Special Investigation Agency (SIT). Authorities earlier said Naidu had played a significant role in moving and concealing illicit funds obtained from the scam. NDTV could not independently verify the authenticity of the video and the exact amount of cash shown are yet to be officially confirmed by investigative agencies but the clip's circulation led to an escalation in the political fallout from the scam. Several political parties have called for a more thorough and swift investigation. The Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, estimated to be worth over Rs. 3,500 crore, has been a central issue in the state's politics, with the SIT and Enforcement Directorate (ED) both conducting probes. The chargesheets filed in the case have detailed an intricate web of money laundering, offshore investments, and alleged policy manipulation. The SIT has been investigating several political leaders and officials who allegedly manipulated liquor policies to collect kickbacks from distilleries. Chargesheets filed in the case have named numerous individuals and companies, with allegations of a monthly collection of Rs 60-70 crore.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
SIT retrieves crucial video evidence in liquor scam case
1 2 Vijayawada: In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the multi-crore liquor scam, the special investigation team (SIT) retrieved incriminating video footage that is expected to intensify the legal and political ramifications of the case. According to highly placed sources, SIT officials secured never-before-seen visuals that reportedly show a key accused counting large bundles of cash, suspected to be proceeds from the illegal liquor trade and electoral operations. The individual seen in the video has been identified as Venkatesh Naidu, a close aide of YSRCP leader and former MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy. Naidu, who is named as Accused No. 34 in the liquor scam case, was arrested recently and is currently in judicial custody. The SIT extracted the video footage from his mobile phone using advanced digital forensics. The videos were originally deleted and encrypted, but SIT officials managed to recover them using specialised technological methods. The recovered video reportedly shows Venkatesh Naidu at a farmhouse in Hyderabad, counting wads of cash. SIT sources indicate that the money visible in the video is separate from the Rs 11 crore already seized in the case. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Cardiologists: Losing a Hanging Tummy Comes Down To This 1 Thing The Health Guide Learn More Undo Preliminary findings suggest that these funds were likely used during the recent general elections, although officials emphasised that further verification is underway. Investigators believe the new footage could prove to be a turning point in the probe, as it provides visual corroboration of cash handling that may be linked to the alleged kickbacks and illegal transactions uncovered during raids in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh. Officials said the SIT team was tracking digital footprints and communication records for weeks before recovering this data. The SIT also revealed that it recovered additional deleted video content from the mobile phones of other accused individuals. These include encrypted files that were believed to be wiped months ago. Forensic experts employed by the SIT used cutting-edge software tools to retrieve and decrypt the data. With the inclusion of this new evidence, officials believe the investigation now possesses a robust and technically irrefutable body of proof against multiple accused. The SIT submitted the videos as part of its documentation to the court, and further arrests or chargesheets are likely in the coming days. The liquor scam, which has drawn national attention, involves allegations of large-scale corruption in the procurement and distribution of alcohol in Andhra Pradesh. Several political functionaries, bureaucrats, and middlemen are under the scanner for their suspected roles in routing illegal funds through hawala networks and shell companies. The SIT's findings are expected to further tighten the noose around prominent figures in the case, with sources suggesting that the political leadership connected to the accused is now under heightened scrutiny. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Liquor kickbacks bankrolled YSRCP's polls, African forays: AP probe
New Delhi: The chargesheet filed by Andhra Pradesh police into the alleged ₹3,500 crore liquor scam points to a well-oiled web of kickbacks paid by private distillers once in five days, involvement of gold merchants to facilitate bribes and use of payoffs by former chief minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy's YSRCP in 2024 elections . The 317-page chargesheet, filed in a Vijaywada court and accessed by ET, names Reddy's former advisor Kesireddy Raja Shekhar Reddy as the mastermind of the alleged scam and former Rajya Sabha MP Vijai Sai Reddy and Lok Sabha MP P V Midhun Reddy as co-accused. The state CID has alleged in the chargesheet that YSRCP functionaries facilitated a policy change-from an automated market-driven system of raising demand for liquor cases to a manual system-to edge out known brands and promote selected manufacturers and distilleries who were coerced into paying kickbacks. According to the chargesheet, officials who were willing to play along were posted in Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL). Though Reddy had promised complete prohibition and the new liquor policy introduced in 2019 was touted as a step towards this election promise, the reverse happened with specific brands capturing the market. "Even though the new policy i.e., sale of liquor through GROs, was intended as a step towards complete ban of liquor in the state of Andhra Pradesh, it only envisaged a new mode and manner of sale, but not otherwise. Evidently, the policy was introduced with an underlying intent of having full control over the supply and sale of liquor, thereby to achieve their broader goal of earning commissions/kickbacks," the chargesheet said. Live Events According to the CID probe, the kickbacks were handed over to main accused Kesireddy Rajashekar Reddy, who allegedly channelled the money into a web of shell companies, before distributing it among others. The chargesheet pegs the monthly kickbacks at ₹50-60 crore and overall extent at ₹3,570.87 crore. The chargesheet alleges kickback per case of liquor. It says while the kickback was ₹150 per case for cheaper brands, it was ₹200-350 for medium priced and ₹600 for more expensive brands. The state CID has alleged that money from kickbacks was used during elections in 2024 and after YSRCP lost, it scouted for iron ore business in African countries to channel this money. The chargesheet names former MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy and says he was instrumental in moving cash from Hyderabad and other locations to specific constituencies. "During the course of investigation into the present crime, it was revealed that Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy would direct his close aides to transport cash from Hyderabad, Vijayawada and other places to several constituencies around Prakasam and Chittoor," the chargesheet said.
