Andhra liquor scam: YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy sent to judicial custody till August 1
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Andhra liquor scam: YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy sent to judicial custody till August 1
YSRCP senior leader and Rajampet MP P V Mithun Reddy was arrested in connection with the alleged multi-crore liquor scam. The SIT produced the latter in the ACB court in Vijayawada on Sunday. He was sent to undergo judicial remand till August 1 at Rajamahendravaram central prison.
MP Mithun Reddy was named as fourth accused in the FIR registered by the APCID officials, which was later referred to the SIT.
Following a complaint lodged by AP State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL) to the Principal Secretary, Revenue (Excise), highlighting several irregularities in the sale and supply of liquor between 2019-2024, particularly regarding the adoption of manual issuance of OFS (order for supply) to promote certain brands of liquor and other allegations, Excise department called for a departmental inquiry which revealed the anomalies such as suppression of popular brands and unfair business practises.
According to the SIT remand report, Mithun Reddy (A4) was said to be the core conspirator from inception to execution, orchestrating policy changes and coordinating with co-accused to secure kickbacks from distilleries and suppliers.
Andhra Liquor scam YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy remanded to judicial custody till August 1
YSRCP Lok Sabha member PV Midhun Reddy has been arrested in the alleged 3,500 crore liquor scam case. He was produced before Vijayawada ACB court today, said a police official. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Reddy on Saturday. The SIT probing the alleged liquor scam grilled Reddy for several hours on Saturday and followed it up with his arrest at around 7:30 pm.
Vijayawada, Jul 20 (PTI) YSRCP Lok Sabha member PV Midhun Reddy who has been arrested in the alleged 3,500 crore liquor scam case was remanded to judicial custody until August 1.
He was produced before Vijayawada ACB court today, said a police official.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Reddy on Saturday in the alleged liquor scam case involving liquor policy during the previous YSRCP regime.
Earlier this morning, SIT officials took Mithun Reddy to a government hospital in Vijayawada, where doctors conducted medical examination.
“The medical team found no health complications; hence, he was presented before the court as per legal protocol,” the police official told PTI.
The SIT probing the alleged liquor scam grilled Midhun Reddy for several hours on Saturday and followed it up with his arrest at around 7:30 pm in Vijayawada.
YSRCP leaders called the arrest as targeting of opposition voice. Sources in the party told PTI, “We have vowed to fight back with stronger determination, TDP-led NDA government is targeting opposition voices unfairly”.
Meanwhile, YSRCP chief and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the arrest of Midhun Reddy.
“This is nothing but a political conspiracy designed to silence those who stand with the people,” said Jagan Mohan Reddy in a post on X.
Midhun Reddy represents Rajampet constituency in Andhra Pradesh.