The Supreme Court has granted bail to Muppidi Avinash Reddy, an accused in the high-profile Andhra Pradesh liquor case.
The court's decision came after Reddy's custodial interrogation was deemed complete, and several co-accused in the case had already been granted bail.
Reddy had moved the court against the rejection of his anticipatory bail by the Andhra Pradesh high court on January 29.
The court, while granting bail, noted that 11 co-accused in the case are already out on bail, and Reddy's custodial interrogation was crucial to the case as he is alleged to have collected and transferred kickbacks received by the main accused.
The state is investigating into the aspect of criminal misconduct and wrongful loss caused to the public exchequer, alleging that Reddy had actively participated in the organisation of the illicit liquor trade and played a pivotal role in facilitating the issuance of order for supply to preferred brands and distilleries, collecting kickbacks, and transferring illicit amounts through shell companies.
The case dates back to between October 2019 and March 2024, and the allegation is that the beneficiary companies were those with links to leaders of the YSRCP, which was in power in the state at the time.
