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Former Minister Jogi Ramesh Arrested in Counterfeit Liquor Case
VIJAYAWADA: Former Minister and YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh was arrested on Sunday in connection with a counterfeit liquor manufacturing case. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) apprehended Ramesh from his residence in Ibrahimpatnam, NTR district, early Sunday morning. Also arrested was his associate, Aarepalli Ramu.
The arrest follows a confession by Addeppalli Janardhana Rao, the prime accused (A1) in the case, who stated that he produced the fake liquor at the instigation of Jogi Ramesh. According to Janardhana Rao’s statement to police, Ramesh had promised him ₹3 crore to set up a distillery in Africa, incentivizing his involvement in the illicit operation.
Janardhana Rao also implicated Jayachandra Reddy from Mulakalacheruvu in the united Chittoor district, claiming he was advised to seek Reddy’s assistance to initiate the fake liquor production. He told police that the counterfeit operation in Ibrahimpatnam began in 2023 when Jogi Ramesh was still a minister. A written statement was provided to this effect, and the interrogation was video recorded, as per court orders.
Further investigation revealed that Janardhana Rao visited Jogi Ramesh’s residence in Ibrahimpatnam on 23rd last month prior to traveling to Africa. The SIT collected CCTV footage corroborating this visit, leading to Ramesh’s arrest. The investigation is ongoing.
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