Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: ED Raids Spotlight Former CM's Son
The Enforcement Directorate raided locations linked to Chaitanya Baghel, son of ex-Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, amidst an alleged liquor scam involving significant money laundering. The searches, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, uncovered the scam's contribution to substantial state losses amounting to Rs 2,100 crore.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated a series of raids on Monday targeting properties associated with Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The operations are in response to an alleged liquor scam linked to a money laundering investigation within the state, according to official sources.
Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the ED searched buildings associated with Baghel in Bhillai, along with other individuals. The agency reports that the supposed scam resulted in a significant financial hit to the state's budget, enriching a liquor syndicate with illicitly gained Rs 2,100 crore.
In the process of the investigation, the ED has detained several suspects, including state government officials and business figures, highlighting the extensive reach of the alleged criminal activities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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