AP Govt Orders Attachment of Properties in Liquor Policy Scam
Govt move follows CID probe into diversion of liquor scam kickbacks into real estate purchases in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy.
Vijayawada: The State government has ordered the attachment of properties and bank accounts linked to accused persons in the multi-crore liquor policy scam, following a request from the Director General of Police (DGP) on Thursday.
The accused allegedly manipulated the excise policy between 2019 and 2024, promoting select liquor brands, inflating prices, and collecting commissions from distilleries.
Investigators found that prime accused Kessireddy Rajasekhar Reddy, along with co-accused Tukekula Eswar Kiran Kumar Reddy and Paila Dileep, diverted illegal earnings into real estate and shell companies. Reddy is said to have purchased over 30 acres of agricultural land in Shabad mandal, about 100 acres in Machanpalle village, and a 326-square-yard property in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, through benami firms including Eshanvi Infra Pvt. Ltd. and Uni Corporate Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The CID uncovered money transfers amounting to several crores routed through corporate entities to acquire these assets. Statements from multiple witnesses and scrutiny of bank accounts corroborated the flow of illicit funds.
Citing the Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, 1944, the government authorised the CID Investigation Officer to file for attachment of these properties before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases, Vijayawada.