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Karumuri Sunil Kumar, lad of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) connected Thursday (June 18, 2026) successful transportation with the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor transport scam.
The apprehension comes a week aft the ED carried retired searches connected premises linked to Mr. Sunil, his begetter and different accused successful the case. The bureau is investigating alleged irregularities successful liquor proscription contracts awarded by the Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL).
According to the agency, the lawsuit pertains to the alleged manipulation of proscription tenders to favour prime firms, resulting successful a nonaccomplishment of ₹195.33 crore to the State exchequer. The bureau has alleged that contracts were awarded astatine inflated rates and extended to payment a syndicate that generated amerciable proceeds.
During searches conducted connected June 11, the ED seized a luxury vehicle, watches worthy ₹94.5 lakh, currency and documents related to fiscal transactions and properties.
Mr. Sunil’s apprehension follows the apprehension of Raj Kesireddy and erstwhile APSBCL managing manager D. Vasudeva Reddy successful the aforesaid lawsuit earlier this month.
The ED probe is ongoing.
