Vijayawada: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged liquor scam that took place during the YSRCP regime in Andhra Pradesh, arrested B Chanakya alias Prakash, one of the accused (A-8)in the case.
It may be recalled that SIT had arrested Kasireddy Rajashekhar Reddy, the main suspect in the case a few days ago.
According to information, Prakash had moved to Dubai a few weeks ago following the instructions of Kasireddy, and returned to India a few days ago.
The SIT officials observed that Prakash had played a key role in the illegal liquor-related transactions and gave the amount to Kasireddy. The officials have been on the job to establish his exact role in the liquor financial dealings during the previous regime.
After interrogating Prakash, the SIT officials produced him before the court in Vijayawada on Thursday. Following the court proceedings, he was then sent to judicial remand till May 6.
It may be recalled that some YSRCP leaders had allegedly floated distillers, introduced new brands of liquor, colluded with some officers in the state and earned crores of rupees from 2019 to 2024, by conducting illegal cash transactions at the liquor outlets.
