In a major breakthrough in the ongoing Andhra Pradesh liquor scam investigation, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered ₹11 crore in cash from a farmhouse in Hyderabad’s outskirts. The raid was conducted early Wednesday morning at a godown located inside Sulochana Farms Guest House in Kacharam village, Shamshabad, Telangana.
The cash was found hidden inside 12 cardboard boxes, cleverly labeled as “office files” to avoid drawing attention.
The seizure was made after a confession from Varun Purushottam, one of the accused in the case (listed as A40). Varun told investigators that he had hidden the money in June 2024 on the instructions of two prime accused — Raj Kessireddy (A1) and Booneti Chanakya (A8), both of whom are already in custody. Another individual named Vinay reportedly helped in moving and storing the cash.
Although Varun provided key information, SIT officials clarified that he has not been arrested; his statement was recorded during questioning.
The farmhouse where the money was stored is officially owned by Teegala Bal Reddy, but investigators believe it was being used to secretly stash cash linked to the scam.
SIT is now planning to question Booneti Chanakya again to understand Vinay’s role and uncover more details about the hidden cash operation.
This recovery is a significant development in the alleged ₹3,500 crore liquor scam, which is believed to have taken place during the previous YSRCP government. High-profile arrests, including MP P V Midhun Reddy, have already been made. Investigators say they have obtained important evidence implicating senior political figures.
Raids are ongoing at various locations in Hyderabad, and officials expect further revelations and possibly more arrests in the coming days.
By TOI News
