YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy arrested in Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case
YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy was arrested by SIT in the AP liquor scam case after a six-hour-long interrogation. His bail had earlier been rejected by both the High Court and Supreme Court.
Visakhapatnam: YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case. He is the fourth accused in this case.
Mithun Reddy had appeared for questioning on Saturday and was interrogated by SIT officials for over six hours. After the questioning, the SIT took him into custody. He is likely to be presented in court tomorrow. His family members have been informed about his arrest.
Sources said the SIT questioned Mithun Reddy about bribe money from the liquor scam that allegedly went into companies linked to him. These financial links appear to have played a key role in today’s arrest. Earlier, Mithun Reddy’s anticipatory bail petitions were rejected by both the High Court and the Supreme Court.
So far, 12 people have been arrested in this case. The investigation has revealed widespread corruption involving liquor bribes, shell companies, and illegal financial transactions.
On the same day, the SIT also filed the first chargesheet in the case. It is a 300-page report submitted to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) magistrate. Interestingly, Mithun Reddy’s name has not been mentioned in this chargesheet. The SIT said the chargesheet contains important evidence, including over 100 forensic lab reports.
The chargesheet revealed that Rs. 62 crore have been frozen as part of the investigation. The SIT also recorded the statements of 268 witnesses. It included reports from 11 of the accused who admitted to investing the bribe money in gold shops and real estate companies. The SIT explained how black money was converted into white through these investments and shell companies.