<h1>Former chief minister received Rs 50-60 crore monthly kickbacks in Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam chargesheet</h1> State police filed a 305-page chargesheet in a local court regarding an alleged liquor scam worth Rs 3,500 crore. The chargesheet mentions a former chief minister as recipient of kickbacks averaging Rs 50-60 crore monthly but does not name him as an accused. The document alleges a mastermind influenced excise policy manipulation, replaced automated systems with manual processes, and created shell distilleries. Approximately Rs 250-300 crore in cash was allegedly routed for elections through over 30 shell firms, with proceeds invested in land, gold, and luxury assets in Dubai and Africa. The scheme reportedly operated from 2019-2024, with accused deliberately withholding approvals from non-compliant brands. A Special Investigation Team arrested a party member, while the Enforcement Directorate filed a separate money laundering case. Opposition leaders condemned the arrest as political vendetta.