Date: April 06, 2025
CID Zeroes In on Midhun Reddy? Arrest Likely After Bail Rejection
Liquor Scam Probe Tightens Around YCP MP Midhun Reddy
The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) has intensified its crackdown on alleged irregularities in the liquor policy executed during the YSR Congress regime. Among the high-profile figures now under scrutiny is YSRCP MP Peddireddy Midhun Reddy, whose name has emerged in connection with the multi-crore liquor scam.
Anticipatory Bail Rejected by High Court
In an attempt to avoid arrest, Midhun Reddy had recently filed a petition for anticipatory bail in the Andhra Pradesh High Court. However, the court dismissed the petition, citing that his name was not mentioned in the initial records of the case and therefore did not warrant pre-emptive relief. This legal setback has opened the doors for a possible arrest.
CID Officials Land in Delhi: Arrest on the Cards?
Just a day after the bail plea was struck down, AP CID officials reportedly arrived in New Delhi, where Midhun Reddy is currently residing in his capacity as a Member of Parliament. According to inside sources, the team is preparing to initiate arrest procedures following new findings in the case.
This move indicates that the CID is building a strong case, and Midhun Reddy no longer seen as a peripheral player but rather as a key figure in the scam.
What Is the Liquor Scam About?
The alleged scam revolves around the misappropriation of funds and manipulation of liquor distribution channels during the previous YSRCP government. Authorities claim that corrupt practices led to:
- Massive losses in state excise revenue
- Favorable contracts to select distributors
- Questionable financial transactions through shell companies
Midhun Reddy now directly linked to these allegations, and the CID considers him one of the principal perpetrators of the policy-level financial fraud.
What Happens Next in CID Investigation?
With CID officials actively tracking him in Delhi, there growing speculation that Midhun Reddy may soon arrested and brought back to Andhra Pradesh for interrogation.
If the arrest goes through, it will mark a turning point in the ongoing investigation, as the CID seeks to uncover the deeper network behind the liquor policy scam.