<h1>MP arrested in Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam involving alleged kickbacks and brand manipulation scheme</h1> A political party MP was arrested by state police in connection with an alleged liquor scam worth Rs 3,200 crore that occurred during the previous government regime between 2019-2024. The Special Investigation Team questioned the MP for several hours before making the arrest in the evening. The MP represents a constituency in the state and is expected to appear before a local court. The Enforcement Directorate has also filed a money laundering case under PMLA to investigate alleged irregularities in liquor sales. According to investigators, the scheme involved discontinuing popular liquor brands while promoting favored brands, with alleged monthly kickbacks of up to Rs 60 crore being extorted. Several other individuals have been named in the case, including former officials and party leaders. The opposition party has condemned the arrest as political vendetta, claiming the cases are fabricated and based on forced confessions, while defending their liquor policy as transparent.