A recent report by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has linked former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy to a kickback scandal in Andhra Pradesh’s liquor industry. The report suggests that kickbacks were obtained from distilleries in the state since 2019, with Jagan Mohan Reddy being the alleged ultimate beneficiary. The scam reportedly involved pressuring distilleries to pay commissions to prevent disruptions in supply orders. Funds collected were then laundered through hawala networks, which had a detrimental effect on the state’s liquor business by promoting brands associated with syndicates. The revelations have raised concerns about corruption in the industry and the influence of powerful figures.