Archive · 20 Jul 2025
YSRCP MP Arrested in Liquor Scam, Jagan Calls It Illegal
Imagine a politician named Midhun Reddy is accused of being part of a plan to take secret payments (kickbacks) in a liquor deal.
Investigators say he helped change rules so certain liquor companies could make money.
They believe the money went through fake companies and was used to help win the 2024 elections.
He's been arrested and will stay in jail until August 1st while the investigation continues.
The former Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy, says this arrest is unfair and a way for the current government to go after their political rivals.
YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy was sent to judicial custody until August 1st in connection with a liquor scam.
Midhun Reddy is accused of orchestrating policy changes and coordinating with co-accused to secure kickbacks.
The SIT alleges kickbacks were funneled through shell companies and hawala routes to companies linked to Reddy.
Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the arrest as illegal and politically motivated.
The SIT claims Midhun Reddy was non-cooperative and evaded questions during the investigation.
- Who
- YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy, former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and the SIT.
- What
- YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy was arrested and sent to judicial custody in a multi-crore liquor scam.
- When
- Judicial custody is until August 1st; arrest happened recently.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Reddy is accused of involvement in a liquor scam, including orchestrating policy changes and receiving kickbacks.
SIT and TDP Government
YSRCP
Motivation for Arrest
SIT and TDP Government
Midhun Reddy is guilty of corruption and obstructing investigation.
YSRCP
The arrest is politically motivated to damage the opposition party.
- Accused
- PV Midhun Reddy, YSRCP MP
- Charge
- Multi-crore liquor scam
- Custody Date
- Until August 1st
- Court
- ACB Court, Vijayawada
- Allegations
- Orchestrating policy changes, securing kickbacks
- Involved
- Shell companies, hawala routes, distilleries
- Former CM's Stance
- Condemned arrest as illegal