ED Raids Bhupesh Baghel’s Son and Others in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Probe

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Probe: On Monday, the Enforcement Directorate raided premises linked to the son of former Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel and others in connection with an alleged liquor scam linked to a money laundering case in the state, official sources said.

The premises of Chaitanya Baghel in Bhillai and some other persons in the state are being searched under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the sources said.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier said the Chhattisgarh liquor "scam" resulted in "massive loss" to the state exchequer and filled the pockets of the beneficiaries of a liquor syndicate with more than Rs 2,100 crore of proceeds of crime.

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The ED had arrested a number of persons, including state government bureaucrats and businessmen, in this case.

The anti-laundering officials searched at least 14 locations linked to the Baghels in Durg district.

Ripping into the ED after the news broke, Mr Baghel claimed that the action followed a court decision to dismiss a "false case" that has been running for seven years.

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"After a false case going on for seven years was dismissed by the court, the guests of ED entered the Bhilai residence of former Chief Minister, Congress General Secretary Bhupesh Baghel this morning. If someone is trying to stop Congress in Punjab through this conspiracy, then it is a misunderstanding," said Mr Baghel.

Premises linked to the close associates of Chaitanya Baghel were among the locations that were raided. During the raids, crucial documents were examined, officials said.

The raids mark a significant escalation in the investigation , intensifying pressure on the Congress leadership in Chhattisgarh. Bhupesh Baghel has consistently denied the allegations, calling the probe politically motivated. However, with new financial links under scrutiny, the case continues to unfold as a major political controversy in the state.

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