YSR Congress Party MP P. Midhun Reddy was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate regarding his involvement in a multi-crore liquor scam. The questioning took place at the agency’s regional office in Hyderabad, where he appeared as one of the accused.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a money laundering case related to a Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam that allegedly occurred during the YSRCP rule. Former Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy, who was also questioned by the ED, had resigned from YSRCP and his Rajya Sabha position in January last year.
Midhun Reddy, who was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Andhra Pradesh in July and later released on bail, is accused of involvement in manipulating excise policy and receiving kickbacks from distilleries. The case involves allegations of irregularities and fund misappropriation in the liquor policy implemented between 2019-2024.
The CID and SIT investigations revealed a kickback network siphoning off nearly Rs 3,500 crore over five years. It is alleged that YSR Congress Party leaders supported the new liquor policy, introduced new brands, and received kickbacks, leading to significant government losses. The SIT has named multiple accused in the case, including MPs, retired IAS officers, distillery companies, and shell company owners.
