Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Explodes: Ex-CM Jagan Reddy Named, YSRCP Leaders Arrested in ₹3,500 Crore Kickback Probe

A massive liquor scam worth ₹3,500 crore has rocked Andhra Pradesh, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arresting YSR Congress Party MP PV Midhun Reddy and naming former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as a recipient of alleged kickbacks in the chargesheet. The SIT alleges that bribes were paid through fake startups, hawala routes, and gold purchases, implicating several liquor companies and political leaders. The investigation claims that the scam's proceeds were used to fund the YSRCP's 2024 election campaign. While the YSRCP calls the probe a political vendetta by the new TDP-led government, the SIT maintains that arrests are based on substantial evidence. The scandal has triggered a political storm in the state, with calls for further arrests and recovery of the embezzled funds.