The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kesireddy Rajasekhara Reddy, also known as Raj Kesireddy, the primary suspect in the multi-crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh. This arrest follows searches conducted by the Central agency at various locations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in connection with the alleged liquor scam during the YSR Congress Party rule.
Officials from the ED searched properties associated with Raj Kesireddy, a former advisor to ex-Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and other suspects at ten locations in Hyderabad. The searches included Raj Kesireddy’s residence in Nanakramguda and properties linked to six other accused individuals in the Rs 349 crore liquor transport scam.
Additionally, searches were carried out at the residences and other premises of former civil supplies minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao, his son Karmuri Sunil Kumar, former managing director of AP State Beverages Corporation Limited Vasudeva Reddy, and his relative Narasimha Reddy.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Andhra Pradesh CID had previously arrested Raj Kesireddy in 2025. Subsequently, he was granted bail by the Andhra Pradesh High Court on April 7, 2026. Allegations suggest that a significant amount of money changed hands in the liquor scam, with funds allegedly diverted through hawala and money laundering channels.
