The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids linked to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, as part of an investigation into an alleged liquor scam involving money laundering. The ED claims the scam caused significant losses to the state’s finances, estimating over Rs 2,100 crore in illicit gains ended up with a liquor syndicate. Several individuals, including government officials and businesspeople, have already been arrested in connection with this case. The raids are being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The ED indicated that the liquor “scam” in Chhattisgarh has led to a “significant loss” for the state.
Raipur:
On Monday, the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the properties linked to Chaitanya Baghel, the son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, as part of an investigation into an alleged liquor scam tied to money laundering in the state, as per official sources.
The sites associated with Chaitanya Baghel in Bhilai, as well as others in the region, are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), according to the sources.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has previously stated that the Chhattisgarh liquor “scam” has caused a “significant loss” to the state treasury, enriching those involved in the liquor syndicate with illicit profits exceeding Rs 2,100 crore.
The ED has made several arrests in this matter, including state government officials and business individuals.
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