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ED Summons Vijayasai Reddy and Midhun Reddy for Jan 22–23 Questioning in Andhra Liquor Probe

The money‑laundering case flows from an SIT-led inquiry into the 2019–24 excise policy that alleges a Rs 3,500‑crore kickback network through APSBCL.

Overview

  • YSRCP MP P V Midhun Reddy has been called to the ED’s zonal office on January 23 to record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
  • Former Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy has been summoned for January 22 over the workings of the liquor policy, with officials set to record his statement under PMLA.
  • The ED registered the PMLA case in September 2025 after taking cognisance of a complaint filed by the Andhra Pradesh SIT.
  • The SIT has filed three chargesheets alleging a scheme that siphoned close to Rs 3,500 crore, including claims that kickbacks of Rs 50–60 crore a month reached Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who has not been named as an accused.
  • Investigators cite a July 2019 policy meeting and the appointment of APSBCL’s managing director as key decisions in the alleged scheme, while YSRCP leaders deny wrongdoing and call the case politically driven.