AP Liquor Scam: Vijayasai Reddy Appears Before ED
Officials are said to be examining the involvement of several businessmen in the alleged scam, with Vijaya Sai Reddy being questioned to ascertain their roles and links to the purported syndicate.
Hyderabad: Focusing on alleged irregularities in the Andhra Pradesh liquor policy, officials of the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday questioned YSR Congress MP leader V. Vijaya Sai Reddy in connection with the AP liquor scam case.
Vijaya Sai Reddy appeared before the ED following notices issued by the agency. He was questioned for nearly seven hours at the ED office in Basheerbagh, during which his statement was recorded.
According to sources, the agency sought documentary inputs while questioning the YSRCP leader over allegations that liquor suppliers in Andhra Pradesh were forced to pay “mamools” running into about Rs.3,500 crore. The ED is also probing the role of shell companies allegedly floated and operated by those accused in the case.
Officials are said to be examining the involvement of several businessmen in the alleged scam, with Vijaya Sai Reddy being questioned to ascertain their roles and links to the purported syndicate.
YSRC MP M.V. Midhun Reddy is scheduled to appear before the ED on Friday in connection with the same case. The agency had earlier served notices directing him to present himself for questioning.