APPSC job scam : Sandhya held

Central Crime Station (CCS) sleuths on Monday arrested self-styled entrepreneur Chempati Sandhya for her alleged involvement in a job scandal involving officials of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).

She was caught on camera negotiating a deal wherein she not only assured polytechnic lecturer's post for those who paid the bribe but was also found playing cards with APPSC member G S Seetarama Raju.

A native of Mogalturu town in West Godavari district, Sandhya is said to have connections with high profile politicians. CCS officials said she was arrested from a remote village in Medak district after a complaint was lodged by APPSC secretary Charu Sinha. The accused was produced before a court and sent to judicial custody.

The officials also said an application has been filed before the court seeking police custody of the accused for detailed interrogation to know the details of various persons involved in the scam.