In a major breakthrough in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) seized Rs 11 crore in cash from a farmhouse godown in Kacharam village, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana.
The raid was conducted early Wednesday following a confession by Varun Purushottam, a key accused listed as A40. Varun admitted hiding the cash in June 2024 under instructions from Raj Kessireddy (A1) and Booneti Chanakya (A8), both currently under arrest for their roles in the scam.
The cash, totaling Rs 11 crore, was packed in 12 cardboard boxes disguised as office files to avoid detection. The operation involved assistance from another individual named Vinay.
SIT officials searched the Sulochana Farms Guest House in Kacharam, a property registered under Teegala Bal Reddy, which was used to store the illicit money.
Varun Purushottam has not yet been arrested, while Chanakya may be taken into custody again for further questioning, particularly regarding Vinay’s involvement.
This seizure is a significant development in the alleged Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam linked to the previous YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh. Several high-profile individuals, including MP P V Midhun Reddy, have been arrested.
The SIT continues raids at multiple Hyderabad locations tied to the accused, expecting more revelations and possible arrests of influential figures involved in the syndicate and its cover-up.
