The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Andhra Pradesh police, probing the alleged liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh between 2019 and 2024, on Saturday charged retired officers K Dhanunjay Reddy and P Krishna Mohan Reddy with operating a liquor syndicate that included high-ranking officials, businesspersons, and relatives of political leaders.
After their arrest on Friday, the two were presented before the ACB court in Vijayawada on Saturday following a medical examination.
Legal arguments from both sides were presented, and the SIT’s remand report included these critical revelations.
In its remand report, the SIT said the two accused were closely associated with Raj Kasireddy (A1 in the case) and allegedly played a key role in distributing bribe money that came through the scam.
The SIT requested a seven-day custody of the two for further interrogation, stating that they possess key information about the monetary trail and investments.
The remand report says Dhanunjay Reddy significantly influenced decisions related to the order and supply of liquor, in collaboration with other accused individuals.
The SIT found that bribes were collected from distilleries and liquor suppliers and then routed through multiple individuals, including the accused.
“Identifying the final recipients of these illicit funds remains a key area of investigation. The accused reportedly ensured timely disbursal of bribes by actively participating in syndicate meetings,” the report said.
According to the remand report, Dhanunjay Reddy and Krishna Mohan Reddy attended numerous meetings with A1 Raj Kasireddy, A2 Vasudeva Reddy, A3 Satya Prasad, A4 P Mithun Reddy, and A5 V Vijay Sai Reddy.
“They frequently visited Kasireddy’s office to oversee the collection and movement of bribe money,” the SIT said.
The report also alleges that the two created and operated a structured system for collecting and investing these illicit funds in assets such as luxury properties and high-end vehicles.
