Liquor Scam Uncovers Political Intrigues in Chhattisgarh

The Enforcement Directorate raided the premises of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over a money laundering case involving his son in the liquor scam. The raids, seen as a political move by Congress, targeted 14-15 locations, spotlighting alleged corruption during Baghel's tenure from 2019-2022.

The Enforcement Directorate launched a series of raids on Monday targeting premises linked to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, as part of a money laundering investigation related to an alleged liquor scam involving his son, Chaitanya Baghel.

Sources revealed that searches were conducted in Bhilai and at several other locations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Officials suspect Chaitanya Baghel was a major recipient of illicit funds, prompting searches at 14-15 different sites across the state.

While Congress condemned the raids as politically motivated, seeking to deflect attention from ongoing parliamentary sessions, the ED maintains that the scam inflicted a significant financial loss on the state's economy, implicating numerous political figures.