The Special Investigation Team of Andhra Pradesh CID, probing an alleged ₹3,500-crore liquor scam, claims to have found evidence linking two key accused – Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy and Muppidi Avinash Reddy – with Mumbai-based bullion operator Anil Chokhara. Chokhara, who was arrested on November 13 in Mumbai, allegedly created a network of shell companies into which money from the liquor scam was funnelled, the SIT has alleged. He has been made accused No. 49 in the case.

The SIT alleges that Chokhara engineered an elaborate shell company network to funnel ₹77.55 crore in kickbacks from major distilleries during the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy -run YSRCP government.

According to investigation records, distilleries linked to Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy (A1) and Muppidi Avinash Reddy

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