ED Questions Vijaya Sai Reddy in Multi‑Crore Liquor Scam Case
On January 22, 2026, former YSR Congress Party MP V Vijay Sai Reddy was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a major liquor scam probe in Hyderabad. He appeared at the ED office after being summoned in connection with the alleged ₹3,500‑crore liquor scam linked to the liquor policy implemented in Andhra Pradesh between 2019 and 2024.
ED officials questioned him for several hours under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Investigators focused on possible financial irregularities, alleged diversion of funds, tender manipulation, and use of hawala and shell companies to move money. Reddy maintained he had no direct role in making or implementing the liquor policy and denied involvement in money‑laundering or scam activities. He also said that decisions on liquor policy were taken by government departments and that he did not handle illicit funds.
ED Questions Vijaya Sai Reddy in Multi‑Crore Liquor Scam Case
