Overview

• Twelve individuals have been arrested in the ongoing SIT probe into the alleged ₹3,500 crore liquor policy scam under the YSRCP regime.
• Teams searched offices, industrial units and homes in Hyderabad tied to key suspects in judicial custody.
• Investigators seized documents and digital records detailing kickback schemes with major distilleries.
• The CID’s preliminary charge sheet names about 48 people, including APBCL, excise and revenue officials as well as public representatives.
• Early evidence indicates ill-gotten funds were funneled through shell companies and benami accounts to buy villas, luxury cars, land and jewellery.