ED Arrests Key Accused in ₹3,200 Crore Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Raj Kesireddy, a key accused in an alleged ₹3,200 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, and conducted simultaneous raids at multiple properties in Hyderabad and AP. The investigation, registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has revealed thousands of crores allegedly siphoned through hawala transactions during the YSR Congress Party regime. The case is significant as it involves major financial crimes and ongoing money laundering investigations that could implicate higher-level officials.
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Raj Kesireddy from his residence in Nanakramguda on Thursday morning as part of an investigation into an alleged ₹3,200 crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh. Simultaneously, ED teams conducted searches at five properties linked to Kesireddy and six other accused persons. According to the ED's investigation, thousands of crores of rupees were allegedly siphoned off through hawala transactions and money laundering channels. The case was registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following a preliminary probe into alleged irregularities during the YSR Congress Party regime, with an Enforcement Case Information Report subsequently filed. The investigation remains ongoing with further details expected to emerge.
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Gulte's headline emphasizes political concern and potential arrest danger to a specific figure (Jagan), suggesting a more speculative angle, while The Hindu provides factual reporting of the ED's arrest and investigation details without political framing.
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