AP liquor scam: Chevireddy’s family appears before ED

Vijayawada: Former MLA and YSRCP leader Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy’s wife and son Mohith Reddy appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad on Tuesday in connection with the Andhra Pradesh liquor policy case following notices by the central agency.According to sources, officials questioned them over suspicious financial transactions allegedly connected to liquor business operations and licence allocations during the previous YSRCP regime.The ED is investigating allegations that large amounts of money were routed through hawala channels as part of the alleged liquor policy scam. Sources said preliminary findings indicated financial transactions in the name of Chevireddy’s wife, prompting investigators to seek details regarding assets, investments and fund transfers.Officials are also examining the possible involvement of Mohith Reddy in the alleged financial dealings. The probe is said to be widening, with investigators gathering information on possible links involving other political leaders and officials connected to the case.Speaking to the media after questioning, Mohith Reddy said the family will fully cooperate with the agency in its investigation and has submitted complete details of their assets to the ED. He maintained that all properties owned by the family were acquired through legitimate earnings and denied allegations of illegal wealth accumulation.Mohith Reddy alleged that cases registered by the AP SIT were politically motivated and the family would contest the allegations legally. He also asserted that claims of purchasing assets through kickback money were false.