ED Raids Home of Ex-Chhattisgarh CM’s Son in Bribery Scandal Over Alleged ₹2,000 Crore Liquor Scam
Regional News: Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Lands Former Chief Minister’s Son and Associates Under Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting a massive search operation in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh, with the aim of cracking down on the state’s notorious liquor scam. This operation is being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002, sparking widespread concern and speculation about the extent of the scandal.
Searches are currently underway at a staggering 14 locations, with the homes of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his close associates among those targeted. The ED has also narrowed down on the residence of the Chief Minister’s son, alleged to have received proceeds of crime generated from the liquor scam. Confirming the reports, sources within the agency have revealed that the son of the former Chief Minister is suspected to be a recipient of funds linked to the scandal.
The magnitude of the scandal is nothing short of staggering, with the proceeds of crime estimated to be over two thousand crore rupees. The ED is working tirelessly to unravel the complex web of schemes allegedly used to siphon off funds, with the goal of recovering as much of the ill-gotten gains as possible.
As the operation unfolds, several questions are being raised about the extent of the former Chief Minister’s involvement in the scandal. The ED is keen to uncover whether the top officials under his watch were complicit in the scam, handing the opposition a significant political headache in the process.
It remains to be seen what other developments the investigation may yield, but for now, the once-mighty political figure and their associates are finding themselves under the spotlight. With millions of rupees on the line, one thing is clear – the stakes are high, and the ED is determined to get to the bottom of the liquor scam in Chhattisgarh.
Original Source: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/ed-raids-residence-of-ex-chhattisgarh-cm-bhupesh-baghels-son-over-%E2%82%B92000-crore-liquor-scam/
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Publish Date: 2025-03-10 10:48:00
