Key Suspect in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Denies Cash Seizure Involvement

Kasireddy Raja Sekhar Reddy, the primary accused in a major liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh, filed an affidavit denying ownership of seized cash linked to the case. The Special Investigation Team had found Rs 11 crore. Reddy claims the prosecution is obstructing his bail applications with false accusations.

Kasireddy Raja Sekhar Reddy, the prime suspect in an alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam during the tenure of the former YSRCP government, denied any ties to Rs 11 crore seized by police near Hyderabad. Reddy's denial came in an affidavit filed in court on Wednesday.

The Andhra Pradesh Police's Special Investigation Team, probing the scam, based the seizure on a confession by Varun Purushotham, identified as the 40th accused in the case. Purushotham's statements reportedly led to raids uncovering hidden cash.

Reddy, currently in judicial custody since April, accused the prosecution of thwarting his bail efforts with unsubstantiated stories about his involvement. He insisted on his limited connection to the place and people involved, dismissing the cash link allegations as baseless.

(With inputs from agencies.)