ED Calls YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy for Questioning in Andhra Liquor Scam
The Enforcement Directorate has officially summoned YSR Congress Member of Parliament PV Mithun Reddy. He must appear before the agency on January 23. This development is part of the ongoing investigation into the massive Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scandal.
Recent Summons Follow Earlier Arrest and Bail
Mithun Reddy was previously arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Special Investigation Team in this case. He spent approximately 71 days in custody before a court granted him bail in late September 2025. The SIT alleged his direct involvement in the scandal.
Investigators claim Mithun Reddy played a key role in manipulating the state's excise policy. They say he influenced officials and participated in meetings that directed actions causing significant financial harm to the state treasury.
The MP was identified as part of a policy-making process that allegedly favored specific liquor suppliers. These suppliers reportedly provided kickbacks in return for securing lucrative government supply contracts.
Probe Widens with Multiple Political Figures
This is not an isolated summons. The Enforcement Directorate recently called another prominent figure for questioning. Former MP V Vijay Sai Reddy received a summons on January 22, just one day before Mithun Reddy's call.
The case centers on accusations of a multi-thousand-crore scandal. Core allegations include the deliberate manipulation of excise policy, coercion of suppliers, and systematic collection of kickbacks from distilleries and distributors.
YSRCP Leadership Denies Charges as Politically Motivated
The YSR Congress Party leadership has publicly rejected all charges against Mithun Reddy. They argue the investigation is politically motivated. Party officials state the probe is being weaponized against an opposition leader.
They maintain that the allegations lack substance and are designed to tarnish the party's image during a sensitive political period.
Origins and Scale of the Liquor Scam
The case originated from findings by the Andhra Pradesh SIT. Their investigation revealed that sixteen liquor companies allegedly paid bribes between 2019 and 2024.
These payments were meant to secure supply orders from the Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited. The total value of these contracts reached an astonishing 10,835 crore rupees.
This figure was part of a much larger supply order worth 23,000 crore rupees issued during the tenure of the previous state government. The SIT's estimation of bribes routed through layered transactions exceeds 3,500 crore rupees.
The SIT arrested Mithun Reddy specifically for his alleged financial links and his central role in the liquor policy changes that facilitated the scam. The investigation continues to unfold as more details emerge.
