Chhattisgarh's Corruption Crackdown: Unraveling Massive Liquor and DMF Scams

Chhattisgarh's Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted searches at 19 locations regarding alleged liquor and District Mineral Foundation scams. Key figures, including IAS officers and politicians, were implicated. The liquor scam ran between 2019 and 2022 involving Rs 2,500 crore. The DMF irregularities spanned from 2021 to 2023.

Chhattisgarh's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and Economic Offences Wing (EOW) launched an extensive operation on Sunday, targeting 19 locations to probe suspected scams involving liquor and the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). These investigations trace back to revelations during the previous Congress administration, according to officials.

The liquor scam case broke open with searches spanning eight locations, including key districts like Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, and Bastar, noted an ACB/EOW official. Premises linked to retired IAS officers Anil Tuteja and Niranjan Das have been scrutinized, as both are arrested suspects in the liquor scandal.

In parallel, the DMF case led to raids at 11 locations across Raipur, Bilaspur, Surguja, Kondagaon, Balrampur, and Dhamtari. This investigation targets properties associated with Harpal Singh Arora and several contractors. Seized materials, including crucial documents and electronic evidence, will contribute to ongoing inquiries, as authorities continue to explore corruption and criminal ties.

(With inputs from agencies.)