The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a notice to former YSR Congress Party Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy in connection with the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor scam during the YSRCP government’s tenure. This development marks a crucial turn in the ongoing money-laundering investigation.
According to officials, the ED has asked Vijayasai Reddy to appear for questioning on the 22nd of this month. He can attend the inquiry at the agency’s office in either New Delhi or Hyderabad. Meanwhile, investigators have stepped up the probe after collecting fresh inputs and financial details linked to the case.
Investigators allege that liquor suppliers and distillery owners paid large bribes during the previous government. Moreover, they suspect that the accused routed the money through hawala channels to other states and foreign destinations. As a result, the ED is closely examining financial transactions and money trails connected to political figures.
Earlier, the case drew attention after the names of several political leaders and senior officials surfaced during the investigation. Now, with the issuance of notices to Vijayasai Reddy, the probe has entered a more sensitive and decisive phase.
Sources further say that the ED accelerated the investigation using key documents and witness statements collected by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the state government. At present, officials continue to analyse evidence to assess the scale of the alleged scam and identify all those involved.
As the investigation moves forward, the liquor scam case is expected to have major legal and political implications in Andhra Pradesh.
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