A recent report by a special investigation team (SIT) has linked former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy to a liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh, dating back to 2019. The report suggests that kickbacks were extorted from distilleries in the state, with Jagan Mohan Reddy allegedly being the ultimate beneficiary. The modus operandi of the scam involved forcing distilleries to pay commissions to prevent disruptions in supply orders. The collected cash was then reportedly laundered through hawala networks. This illicit activity had a significant impact on the state’s liquor industry by allegedly favoring brands linked to syndicates. The findings of the SIT report have raised concerns about corruption and illegal practices within the liquor business in Andhra Pradesh.