CBI and ED intensify investigations into Andhra Pradesh corruption cases

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are intensifying investigations into several high-profile cases in Andhra Pradesh. These inquiries involve allegations of a liquor scam, the Tirumala adulterated ghee case, the Vivekananda Reddy murder investigation, and disproportionate assets cases.

In recent developments, a special court has moved to hear cases regarding alleged disproportionate assets on a day-to-day basis. Related actions include the appearance of retired IAS officer Y. Srilakshmi before the CBI court and the questioning of Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy by the ED regarding the Vivekananda Reddy murder case. Additionally, the ED has targeted assets worth approximately Rs 130 crore belonging to dairy companies in the Tirumala ghee case and issued a summons to former Excise Department special chief secretary Rajat Bhargava concerning the liquor scam.