A recent Special Investigation Team (SIT) report has revealed shocking details implicating former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy as the main beneficiary of kickbacks extracted from Andhra Pradesh distilleries starting in 2019. The scandal reportedly revolved around pressuring distilleries to pay commissions to prevent interruptions in supply orders. The illicit cash was then funneled and cleaned through hawala networks, significantly influencing the state’s liquor industry by promoting brands associated with syndicates. This revelation has sparked widespread concern and calls for accountability within the state.