Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam: MP Arrested, Jagan Mentioned
In Andhra Pradesh, there's an investigation into a big money liquor scam.
The police say former leaders, including ex-CM Jagan, received money from this.
An MP, Midhun Reddy, has been arrested and is now in jail.
He is accused of helping to change liquor policies to make certain companies rich and received money from the same.
Some people think it's a political move to get back at the opposition, but others say there's real evidence of wrongdoing.
Andhra Pradesh police filed a chargesheet in an alleged Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam, implicating ex-CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.
YSRCP MP P.V. Midhun Reddy was arrested and remanded in judicial custody until August 1 for his involvement.
The chargesheet alleges Reddy received monthly kickbacks and orchestrated policy changes to benefit liquor brands.
The arrest notice states the scam involved front companies for laundering kickbacks.
The YSRCP views the arrest as political vendetta, while the TDP claims there's sufficient evidence.
- Who
- Ex-CM Jagan Mohan Reddy is mentioned as a kickback recipient; YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy was arrested; others accused include Rajasekhar Reddy, and other individuals.
- What
- An alleged Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh involving kickbacks and policy manipulation.
- When
- The chargesheet was filed recently and the events occurred during the previous YSRCP regime.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To allegedly gain control over the supply and sale of liquor, earning commissions/kickbacks.
YSRCP
TDP
Political Motivation
YSRCP
Views the arrest as political vendetta and a misuse of power to target opposition leaders.
TDP
Believes there is enough evidence to prove Midhun Reddy's involvement in the scam.
- Scam Amount
- Rs 3,500 crore
- Accused Arrested
- YSRCP MP P.V. Midhun Reddy
- Remand Date
- August 1
- Alleged Kickbacks to Jagan
- Rs 50-60 crore per month
- Court
- Vijayawada ACB Court
Sources
Andhra liquor scam: Chargesheet mentions Ex-CM Jagan as kickback recipient, not named as accused
Jagan Mohan Reddy’s ‘voice in Delhi’, who is Midhun Reddy, arrested in Andhra liquor scam probe?
Andhra Liquor scam: YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy produced before court
