<h1>Andhra Pradesh liquor scam investigation: Former MP questioned under PMLA; FIR names accused and probe targets liquor policy</h1> A federal probe registered a PMLA investigation into an alleged Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam; the probe has been initiated on the basis of an SIT complaint and PMLA proceedings were commenced in September 2025, with statements to be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. A former MP was examined by the central agency about the liquor policy implemented between 20192024 and named as an accused in the FIR; he denied knowledge and implicated the prime accused as the source of relevant information. The inquiry targets alleged illicit funds passing through intermediaries to senior political leadership and continues.