A.P. liquor scam: ED summons former MP Vijayasai Reddy

Officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), who are investigating the alleged liquor scam, summoned former Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy, in the case.

The ED officials on Friday, served notice on Mr. Reddy directing him to appear before the investigating officers on January 22.

Government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT), to probe into the alleged multi-crore scam in which about ₹3,500 crore scam had reportedly occurred.

Police, who arrested several suspects, including a Parliament Member, retired IAS officer, shell company owners and other accused had questioned Mr. Vijayasai Reddy in the case earlier.

It was alleged that the officials of various departments colluded with some public representatives from 2019-24, changed the liquor policy, received kickbacks, floated new brands and resorted to corruption.

The ED, which is probing into the money laundering aspect in the alleged multi-crore scam, directed Mr. Vijayasai Reddy to appear before the investigating officers. Earlier, the former MP said he was ready to cooperate with the investigating officers in the case.