Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 11 : The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Andhra Pradesh Government yesterday issued a formal notice to YSR Congress Party former Rajya Sabha MP Vemubaka Vijayasai Reddy, summoning him to appear as a witness on July 12 in connection with the ongoing probe into a major corruption case.
The notice, dated 10th July 2025, was served under Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023--previously Section 160 of the CrPC--citing his possible acquaintance with crucial facts and circumstances of Criminal Case No. 21/2024. The case involves multiple charges, including criminal breach of trust (Section 409 IPC), cheating (Section 420 IPC), criminal conspiracy (Section 120-B IPC), and violations under the Prevention of Corruption Act (POCA), 1988.
In a separate matter, on March 11, the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (APCID) issued notices to former YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy, ordering him to appear for questioning in connection with the Kakinada port case. Reddy was asked to appear at the Vijayawada CID office on March 12 at 11 am. The notices included Sections 506, 384, 420, 109, 467, 120(B), and 34 of the BNS, along with others. The case involved allegations of coercion and threats to forcibly take over shares in Kakinada Port and Kakinada SEZ, worth around Rs 3,600 crore.
While speaking to mediapersons, Reddy had stated that he had told the truth and presented the facts to the state CID investigating the Kakinada seaport case. Dismissing his role in this case, he claimed the involvement of Vikrant Reddy, son of YRSCP MP YV Subba Reddy.
Reddy had announced his retirement from politics on January 24, stating that he would resign from his Rajya Sabha membership on January 25. He resigned as a member of the Rajya Sabha voluntarily, citing personal reasons and expressing his intention to focus on agriculture in the future.
Announcing his retirement from politics, Reddy said that he worked tirelessly as the floor leader in Rajya Sabha, without any compromises, for the benefit of YSRCP. "As the leader of the parliamentary party, floor leader in Rajya Sabha, and national general secretary of the YSRCP, I have worked tirelessly, with sincerity and without any compromise, for the benefit of the party and the state. I have served as a bridge between the Centre and the state to maintain the cordial relationship and get maximum benefits for the state," Reddy said.