SIT arrests Andhra MP Midhun Reddy after 6-hour interrogation in a Rs 3200 crore liquor scam

In a major development in the Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam that has rocked Andhra Pradesh, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Member of Parliament Midhun Reddy. The arrest took place after more than six hours of interrogation on Saturday, during which SIT officials questioned the MP about his alleged role in the massive financial fraud.

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Midhun Reddy, who holds the fourth-highest position within the YSRCP, appeared before the SIT voluntarily. However, following intensive questioning, he was taken into custody. Authorities are expected to present him in court later today and seek judicial custody. His family members have been informed of the arrest.

This development comes after both the High Court and the Supreme Court rejected Midhun Reddy’s anticipatory bail pleas in connection with the scam. He becomes the 12th person to be arrested in this high-profile case, which involves fraudulent practices in liquor contracts, revenue loss to the state exchequer, and money laundering allegations.

Meanwhile, the SIT has submitted a detailed 300-page chargesheet to the ACB magistrate, although it does not explicitly name Midhun Reddy. The chargesheet includes over 100 forensic science lab reports, financial transaction details, and documentation of 268 witness examinations. It also mentions the freezing of assets worth Rs 62 crore and statements from 11 key accused individuals.