YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy Released After 71 Days in Custody for Alleged Role in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam

YSRCP Member of Parliament PV Mithun Reddy has been released from Rajahmundry Central Jail in Andhra Pradesh after receiving conditional bail from the Anti-Corruption Bureau Court in Vijayawada. He spent 71 days in judicial custody related to the multi-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam investigation.

Following his July 20 arrest, Reddy was finally released hours after the court's decision. The bail comes with strict stipulations, including providing two sureties of Rs 2 lakh each and mandatory bi-weekly appearances before investigating authorities.

In the case documents, Reddy is identified as Accused Number 4 (A4) in what investigators describe as a 2019 conspiracy to illegally manipulate Andhra Pradesh's liquor policy for substantial financial gain.

According to investigative findings, the scheme began when public servant Satya Prasad approached Reddy, who allegedly promised an IAS promotion in exchange for cooperation. Prasad was reportedly enticed with an appointment as Special Officer to implement the conspiracy.

A significant meeting allegedly occurred on October 13, 2019, at YSRCP leader Vijayasai Reddy's Hyderabad residence. Participants reportedly schemed to establish a syndicate aiming to illegally earn Rs 50-60 crores monthly through commissions and kickbacks from distilleries and suppliers.

The conspiracy allegedly involved circumventing the state's automated Order for Supply system, with co-accused Vasudeva Reddy proposing that Prasad would illegally manage supplies at depots and sales at Government Retail Outlets.

The syndicate allegedly seized control of Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited policies, dictating pricing, discounts, and brand approvals. They allegedly exploited "similar-sounding brands" to inflate prices, causing direct state revenue losses while favoring only companies willing to pay demanded kickbacks.

Investigators characterize Mithun Reddy as a central conspirator, allegedly involved from planning to execution. He stands accused of orchestrating policy changes and coordinating with co-conspirators to secure kickbacks from industry players.

The MP allegedly directly influenced APSBCL officials, participated in numerous planning meetings, and issued directives resulting in significant financial losses to the state treasury.

According to investigators, kickbacks were channeled through various entities including SPY Agro, Sanhoc Labs, and Dcart Logistics. Allegedly, Rs 5 crore was credited to PLR Projects, a company investigators claim is connected to the MP's family—a link he reportedly confirmed by disclosing a Rs 47.74 crore liability to the company.

Prosecutors further allege that these illicitly obtained funds were utilized during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections across multiple constituencies to gain improper political advantage.