The Andhra Pradesh CID has arrested Vasudeva Reddy, the former Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Beverages Corporation Limited (APBCL) and an IRTS officer. Reddy, who is a key accused (A2) in the liquor scam that allegedly took place during the previous YSRCP government’s tenure, was taken into custody following a period of being in hiding. The arrest marks a significant turn in the ongoing investigation into financial irregularities and policy manipulations within the state’s liquor trade.
The specific charges against Vasudeva Reddy involve the theft and destruction of crucial evidence. A case was registered against him in June 2024 following allegations that he illegally removed files, computer equipment, and vital documents from the APBCL office in Vijayawada. Authorities believe these actions were a deliberate attempt to sabotage the investigation and cover up the tracks of a larger criminal conspiracy. Consequently, he faces charges of theft, destruction of evidence, and criminal conspiracy.
Reddy had been absconding since CID officials first attempted to search his residence in Hyderabad, successfully evading capture for several months. His arrest follows intensified efforts by the CID to track down key figures linked to the scam. He is now expected to be questioned regarding the whereabouts of the missing documents and the involvement of other high-ranking individuals in the multi-crore scandal.
