AP Liquor Scam: SIT Files 2nd Chargesheet

SIT officials have filed a second chargesheet in the ₹3200 crore AP liquor scam at the Vijayawada ACB Court. The report includes detailed information on the roles of Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy and three close associates.

Those named are Ch Venkatesanaidu, a close friend; M Balaji Kumar Yadav, a follower; and E Naveen Krishna, Chevireddy’s personal assistant. Their involvement is reportedly central to the scam.

The SIT concluded that Chevireddy was the karta, karma and kriya in diverting the kickback funds for election use. The collection and routing of funds were mainly handled by Venkatesanaidu.

He allegedly carried out the transactions with support from Naveen Krishna and Balaji Kumar Yadav. SIT also found that TUDA vehicles were used in these illegal fund movements.

The new chargesheet reportedly contains evidence such as call detail records, cell tower data, tower dumps, and forensic digital records. Toll plaza logs and device activity were also traced.

Names of those who received the diverted money are said to be listed. SIT has clarified the extent of involvement of each person mentioned.

So far, 29 individuals and 19 companies have been named in the case. Out of these, 12 people have been arrested. While 4 are currently out on bail, the rest remain in jail.