Former Information Technology advisor to the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh, Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy — also known as Raj Kesireddy and the prime accused in the alleged liquor scam — broke down in the ACB Special Court in Vijayawada on Friday.
Appearing before the ACB court judge, Raj Kesireddy expressed anguish over the Special Investigation Team (SIT) linking him to the recent seizure of ₹11 crore in cash from a farmhouse in Hyderabad.
Denying any connection to the seized funds, Kesireddy asserted that the SIT had falsely implicated him.
“They claim I personally handed over the ₹11 crores, but I demand a forensic examination of the currency notes for my fingerprints,” he told the judge.
He further challenged the SIT to verify the issuance dates of the notes with the Reserve Bank of India and cross-check the serial numbers to determine the truth.
Kesireddy also accused the SIT of fabricating claims, including the allegation that he transferred the money to a person named Varun in June 2024.
He expressed outrage at being labeled a benami for properties acquired 45 years ago — well before his birth — including the farmhouse currently under investigation.
“How can I be a benami for assets acquired before I was born?” he questioned, highlighting what he called the absurdity of the accusations.
He claimed that ancestral properties were being misrepresented as proceeds from the illicit liquor trade in an effort to obstruct his bail.
The ACB judge issued key directives, including photographing the seized ₹11 crore for evidentiary purposes.
Meanwhile, in the same case, former MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy also addressed the court, voicing his distress over what he described as a smear campaign aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
He condemned certain media outlets for publishing false stories about his personal life and alleged involvement in the liquor trade.
“My father was in the liquor business, but I have never been involved,” he stated firmly.
Chevireddy, who holds both a doctorate and a law degree, emphasized his dedication to education and noted that he established a Vedic school to promote traditional learning among children.
He denied all accusations of misconduct, including claims that he had forcibly entered a jail kitchen.
“As an educated individual, would I behave in such a manner?” he asked.
He concluded his statement by firmly declaring: “There is no scam, and I have not been involved in any liquor sales.”
