Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Court Clears Naidu in AP Skill Scam Case
A court in Vijayawada has closed a case against Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, involving allegations of misusing funds from a skill development project.
The court accepted the CID's report that found no evidence of Naidu's involvement.
Naidu was arrested in September 2023 and spent 53 days in jail before being granted bail.
The YSR Congress Party, however, alleges that the case was closed due to political interference and plans to appeal the decision.
The party claims that the project involved a scam where government funds were siphoned off through shell companies.
Meanwhile, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) welcomes the decision, stating that Naidu has been vindicated and that the case was politically motivated.
A local court in Vijayawada closed a case against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over alleged misappropriation of funds from the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation.
The CID found no involvement of Naidu and filed a memo in the court, which was accepted, leading to the closure of the case against Naidu and 36 others.
Naidu was arrested on September 9, 2023, and spent 53 days in jail before being granted bail on October 31, 2023.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) alleges a cover-up and plans to appeal the decision, claiming the CID's report is inconsistent and the case involves a scam with Siemens.
The YSRCP also alleges that the CID, under the central government, has taken a U-turn in the case, and that the state and Naidu have merged to shield those involved.
- Who
- N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, and 36 others
- What
- Closure of a case involving alleged misappropriation of funds from the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation
- When
- The case was closed on January 12, 2024, with Naidu's arrest on September 9, 2023
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- The CID found no involvement of the Chief Minister in the alleged scam, leading to the closure of the case
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Case Closure
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)
The YSRCP alleges a cover-up and plans to appeal the decision, claiming the CID's report is inconsistent and the case involves a scam with Siemens.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
The TDP welcomes the ACB court’s decision to dismiss the Skill Development case, stating that Chandrababu Naidu has emerged 'like a cleansed pearl' from what they term a false case.
Political Interference
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)
The YSRCP alleges that the CID, under the central government, has taken a U-turn in the case, and that the state and Naidu have merged to shield those involved.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
The TDP accuses YSRCP and BRS leaders of attempting to create discord between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for political gain.
- Person Involved
- N Chandrababu Naidu
- Case Type
- Misappropriation of funds
- Amount Involved
- Rs 300 crore
- Arrest Date
- September 9, 2023
- Bail Grant Date
- October 31, 2023
- Jail Term
- 53 days
- Court Decision Date
- January 12, 2024
- Number of Accused Cleared
- 37 (including Naidu)
Sources
YSR Congress Protests Closure Of Skill Scam Case Against Chandrababu Naidu
Clean Chit To CM Chandrababu Naidu In AP Skill Development Scam Case
Andhra CID gives clean chit to CM Naidu in skill development scam case, court accepts agency report
ACB court closes skill case against CM Naidu
