Rice Milling Scam Unveiled: The Deepening Corruption Web

The Chhattisgarh rice milling scam, involving significant kickbacks and corrupt practices, sees new developments with Dipen Chawda highlighted as a key figure in illegal fund management. The Economic Offences Wing has filed charges against numerous individuals, revealing a complex conspiracy during the Congress rule that hinged on unjustified payments and extortion.

The rice milling scam in Chhattisgarh, which has entangled high-profile individuals, sees further revelations in a supplementary chargesheet. Dipen Chawda, an associate of businessman Anwar Dhebar, allegedly amassed Rs 20 crore, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) stated in their report submitted to the Special Court in Raipur.

Chawda, now facing official charges, was managing illegal funds exceeding Rs 2,000 crore. The chargesheet further implicates recognizable figures from the Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd and the Chhattisgarh Rice Millers Association in orchestrating the scam during the Congress rule.

The Enforcement Directorate asserts the scam swelled to Rs 175 crore, aided by inflated incentives during the 2021-22 kharif marketing season. Collusion between millers and public officials led to systematic financial extortion, highlighting the deep-rooted corruption within regional governance.