The Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Unveiled: A Web of Corruption

The Enforcement Directorate raided the premises of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and others in a probe into a liquor scam linked to money laundering. 14-15 locations in the state are under investigation, with allegations that the scam, implicating Bhupesh Baghel's son, led to significant state revenue losses.

The Enforcement Directorate has intensified its probe into an expansive liquor scam, allegedly implicating several high-profile individuals in Chhattisgarh. Raids were conducted on properties linked to the state's former Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel, including those associated with his son, Chaitanya Baghel.

The ongoing investigation is centered around a money laundering case tied to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), with more than a dozen locations currently under scrutiny. Chaitanya Baghel's involvement is being probed due to suspected connections with a liquor syndicate.

Earlier findings have suggested the scam led to a substantial loss for the state while benefiting a few with proceeds surpassing Rs 2,100 crore. Several notable arrests have already been made, reflecting the seriousness of the allegations during Bhupesh Baghel's tenure from 2019 to 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)