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VIJAYAWADA: In a major breakthrough in the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, Special Investigation Team (SIT) has seized Rs 11 crore in cash from a farmhouse godown in Kacharam village, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana.The raid was conducted during the early hours of Wednesday based on a confession made by Varun Purushottam, one of the key accused in the case, listed as A40.According to SIT sources, Varun admitted to having hidden the cash in June 2024 following the instructions of Raj Kessireddy (A1) and Booneti Chanakya (A8), both of whom are under arrest for their alleged key roles in the scam. The money, totalling Rs 11 crore, was packed into 12 cardboard boxes and labeled as office files to avoid suspicion.The operation was reportedly carried out with the assistance of another individual named Vinay.Acting on Varun’s statement, SIT officials conducted a search at the specified location—Sulochana Farms Guest House in Kacharam village. The property, officially registered under the name of Teegala Bal Reddy, was used as a cover for storing the illicit cash.When asked about Varun Purushottam’s status in the case, the SIT sources clarified, “We have not arrested him.We examined him and recorded his confession.” This statement confirms that Varun’s cooperation came during examination and not under arrest or through formal surrender as of Wednesday morning.SIT is likely to take Chanakya into custody one more time for further interrogation to examine the role of Vinay in assisting with the concealment of the cash and other related activities.This seizure marks a significant development in the alleged Rs 3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, which allegedly took place during the previous YSRCP government’s tenure. Several high-ranking individuals, including MP P V Midhun Reddy, have already been arrested for their alleged role, and the SIT is believed to have gathered crucial information implicating key political figures.The agency continues to conduct raids at various locations in Hyderabad linked to the accused. Officials expect more disclosures in the coming days, including possible arrests of influential figures involved in the operation and cover-up of the alleged liquor syndicate.