Andhra Pradesh Police said the CEO was apprehended on Monday and was brought in on a warrant. The arrest was based on a complaint alleging unethical circulation of money through Amway's operations.
A year ago Pinckney and two company directors were arrested on charges of financial irregularities.
According to police, "He will be produced in the court shortly. The CEO has been booked under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation. Schemes (Banning) Act"