YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy arrested in Rs 3200 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam

YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy has been arrested in Vijayawada by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with an alleged Rs 3200 crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh. He is accused of causing a severe loss to the exchequer and undue use of power. According to the probe, he is considered one of the core conspirators. The allegations include the use of kickbacks to fund the 2024 elections, with the transcript stating, "him along with several others...had been accused of using kickbacks to fund the 2024 elections." Charges have been filed under several sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The arrest followed the rejection of his bail pleas by the High Court and Supreme Court.