Liquor scam that went on under the last YSRCP regime in Andhra Pradesh is continuing to expand, with new developments bringing more prominent names into the fold. In the latest development, Mohit Reddy, the son of imprisoned YSRCP leader and erstwhile Chandragiri MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, is now in the spotlight.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is investigating the multi-crore liquor syndicate, has apparently found concrete evidence hinting towards Mohit Reddy’s involvement. He is accused of being majorly involved in the channeling of illegal money to overseas accounts. SIT has formally named him as Accused No. 39 (A-39) in the current investigation following this.
On Monday morning, SIT served a formal notice on Mohit Reddy, calling him for interrogation. They feel that he might have dealt with key financial transactions associated with the global side of the scam.
Interestingly, even prior to being served the notice, Mohit seemed to be waiting for the legal fire. He went to the High Court in quest for anticipatory bail and sought the cancellation of the FIR against him. But before the court could consider his plea, SIT served the formal summons.
Furthermore, Mohit Reddy has been said to be untraceable for the last four days, yet another twist in the case. SIT teams are in the process of tracking him down, questioning if an arrest is around the corner or if relief through a judicial process will come soon enough.
This move has not only deepened the political storm over the liquor scam but also brought to the fore the mounting pressure on political families that are involved. As the investigation progresses, the spotlight now focuses on the High Court’s verdict and SIT’s next step in one of Andhra Pradesh’s most high-profile financial scams.