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Chhattisgarh EOW arrests Chaitanya Baghel after HC denies pre-arrest bail in multi-crore liquor scam
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh State Bureau for Investigation of Economic Offences (EOW) on Wednesday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, following the High Courts refusal to grant him pre-arrest bail. Earlier, the EOW had presented a production warrant before the special court in Raipur, seeking custody of Chaitanya for interrogation in connection with the alleged liquor scam. Chaitanya was produced before the court on Wednesday and has been remanded to EOW custody until 6 October. After the High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea, the Raipur special court also refused to grant any relief. On 15 September, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed its fifth supplementary charge-sheet, spanning 7,000 pages, against Chaitanya in the special court as part of the ongoing investigation into the multi-crore liquor scam. Chaitanya was earlier arrested by the ED on 18 July from his residence in Bhilai. The ED has identified him as the ultimate authority and controller of the liquor syndicate that began operations in 2019 during the tenure of Congress CM Bhupesh Baghel. Court sends Chaitanya Baghel, son of ex-Chhattisgarh CM, to judicial custody in liquor 'scam' case According to the EDs charge-sheet, two co-accused, former IAS officer Anil Tuteja and Anwar Dhebar, were designated as the front figures responsible for managing the operational and administrative aspects of the syndicate. The federal probe agency has alleged Chaitanyas key involvement in laundering over Rs 1,000 crore in proceeds from the excise scam. He is said to have played an authoritative decisive role in handling funds, acting as the apex figure in the group to promote a common interest. Chaitanya is also alleged to have been a major beneficiary of the illegal revenue generated by the liquor syndicate, which operated in coordination with businessmen and political figures. In addition to the ED, the EOW has registered a case and is conducting a parallel investigation into the liquor scam. Earlier this year, the state agency filed a charge-sheet against 22 excise officials and six-time Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma in connection with the case. ED arrests Chaitanya Baghel, son of Bhupesh Baghel, in liquor 'scam' linked money laundering case
RAIPUR: The opposition Congress on Tuesday launched a three-day Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod Abhiyan (thief of votes, give up the seat) padyatra campaign from Raigarh to highlight the alleged irregularities in the voter lists among the masses in Chhattisgarh. The programme commenced with a public rally addressed by the party state in-charge Sachin Pilot and the signature campaign. While blaming the BJP for alleged vote theft and claiming that the Election Commission (EC) took no notice of evidence of electoral wrongdoing, Pilot said, The time has come for all to get aware, understand and fight for the right as a voter. Rahulji has given evidence on vote theft. Everyone respects and submits before the might of democracy but we will never tolerate any conspiracy intended to plunder the democracy. The party leaders stated that the evidence presented by the Leader of Opposition Rajul Gandhi about the 'irregularities' in the countrys electoral system, particularly the voters list, is serious and raises questions over the fairness of recent elections. The Chhattisgarh home minister Vijay Sharma said that the Congress should not spread confusion and mislead the people in the name of voter theft. From Raigarh, the three-day padyatra will pass through Korba, Takhatpur, Mungeli, Bemetara, Rajnandgaon, Durg and culminate at Bhilai on September 18 covering a distance of over 530 km in the state. The Congress during the programme has planned to organise foot-march, signature campaigns, torch processions, motorcycle rallies and public meetings, said Sushil Anand Shukla, chairman Congress media cell. The functioning of the Election Commission has been under suspicion for the last few years. Why EC is denying digital voter lists to political parties. The elections of the country were being rigged and votes stolen, alleged Deepak Baij, state Congress president. The leader of opposition Charandas Mahant, former CM Bhupesh Baghel, former deputy CM T S Singhdeo, party secretaries S Sampat, Jarita Laitphlang, Vijay Jangid, along with senior leaders, office bearers, workers and supporters will attend the padyatra campaign.
Liquor scam: ED files charge-sheet against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghels son
RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday filed a 7,000-page charge-sheet (prosecution complaint) against Chaitanya Baghel , son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, before the special court at Raipur in connection with the ongoing probe linked to the multi-crore liquor scam case . Chaitanya was arrested by ED on July 18 at his Bhilai residence. The ED had cited Chaitanyas alleged key involvement in laundering over Rs 1000 crore in the excise scam case and a portion of the massive scandal channelised into his real estate project Vitthal Green under Baghel Developers. ED has earlier claimed that the investigation has divulged on how Rs 16.70 crore in liquor scam proceeds were seemingly laundered via Baghels real estate ventures, besides in such entities like Dhillon City Mall, Dillon Drinks. Chaitanya, according to the probe agency, emerged as a key beneficiary of the illegal revenue contributed from the alleged liquor syndicate coordinated through businessmen and political individuals. The Central probe agency estimated that Proceeds of Crime of around Rs 2,161 crore have been generated by the suspects in the liquor scam. The Chhattisgarh state Bureau for Investigation of Economic Offences (EOW) has also presented a production warrant before the special court on Monday, seeking the custody of Chaitanya for interrogation into the liquor scam. Besides the ED, the EOW has registered a case in the liquor scam and is probing into it. The state investigating agency has earlier this year filed charge-sheet against 22 excise officials and a six-time Congress MLA, Kawasi Lakhma, in the given case. 'This is a pattern': SC chides ED in Chhattisgarh liquor scam case for 'making allegations without evidence'
Chhattisgarh liquor scam: Chaitanya Baghel's judicial remand extended till August 18
RAIPUR: The judicial remand of Chaitanya Baghel , son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, has been extended by another 14 days by the special PMLA court in Raipur in connection with the ongoing probe linked to multi-crore liquor scam case. Chaitanya, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 18 from his Bhilai residence, was produced before the court upon the expiry of his initial 14-day remand. Chaitanya's counsel, Faisal Rizvi, stated,The ED sought another routine 14-day judicial remand, which the court granted, extending custody till August 18. The court also directed the agency to file a charge sheet within seven days. The EDs remand document alleges Chaitanyas key role in laundering over Rs 1,000 crore linked to the excise scam, with a portion allegedly funneled into his real estate project, Vitthal Green , under Baghel Developers. The agency claims investigation reveals Rs 16.70 crore of scam proceeds were laundered through his real-estate ventures Vitthal Green under Baghel Developers. Meanwhile, Bhupesh Baghel, now an MLA from Patan, accused the Centre of misusing agencies to target opposition leaders. Earlier on Monday, the Supreme Court, hearing a petition by Baghel and his son seeking protection from coercive action in multiple money laundering cases, directed them to approach the Chhattisgarh High Court for interim relief. The cases, involving alleged scams, are being probed by the ED, CBI, and state police.
Bhupesh Baghel moves SC against EDs arrest powers, alleges political vendetta over son's custody
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday, August 4, a plea filed by former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel and his son Chaitanya Baghel, challenging the powers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to arrest and investigate accused persons and the jurisdiction of these agencies in such cases. Bhupesh and Chaitanya, in their petition filed before the apex court, questioned the legitimacy of the probe being conducted by the ED and the CBI. Chaitanya was arrested by the ED on 18 July following a search at his residence, which he shares with his father in Bhilai town, Chhattisgarh. He is currently in judicial custody till August 4 in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to a purported liquor scam. The ED has claimed that Chaitanya handled more than 1,000 crore worth of proceeds of crime generated from the alleged liquor scam in the state and used 16.7 crore of this amount for the development of his real estate project. Chaitanya has vehemently denied the allegations and claimed innocence in the case. The former Chief Minister has alleged that the ED's action against his son was initiated with political motives, aiming to divert attention from the illegal tree felling for coal mines in the state, an issue the Congress was set to raise in the state assembly last week.
Chhattisgarh: Congress calls economic blockade on July 22 to protest arrest of Baghels son
The ED had conducted searches in Mr. Baghels residence in Bhilai, nearly 35 km from here, on Friday and later arrested his son
A day after Chaitanya Baghel was arrested in a money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor scam, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel questioned the timing of the ED raid at his Bhilai residence.
Ex CMs son arrested in liquor scam
RAIPUR, July 18: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested Chaitnaya Baghel, son of senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in an alleged liquor scam linked money laundering case, official sources said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after fresh raids were carried out at his home in Bhilai town in Durg district. The father-son duo reside at the same place. A [] The post Ex CMs son arrested in liquor scam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chhattisgarh ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's son held by ED in Rs 5000 crore 'liquor scam'
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with an alleged liquor scandal. Following a search at his Bhilai residence, he was remanded to five-day ED custody by a Raipur court.
ED arrests ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghels son in liquor scam case
Raipur, Jul 18 (PTI) The ED (Enforcement Directorate) on Friday arrested Chaitnaya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in an alleged liquor scam linked money laundering case, official sources said. He was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after fresh raids were carried out at his home in Bhilai town in Durg district. The father-son duo reside at the same place. The sources said that Chaitnaya Baghel was arrested under section 19 of the anti-money laundering as he was allegedly not cooperating during the searches that came about following receipt of fresh
Buphesh Bhagel Son Arrested After ED Conducts Raids At Home In Bhilai
The arrest triggered a sharp political reaction from Bhupesh Baghel, who accused the BJP-led Centre of misusing agencies to target opposition leaders.
ED arrests Chhattisgarh Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghels son in liquor scam case
Chaitanya Baghel, son of ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday. This action is tied to a money laundering investigation concerning a purported Rs 2,100-crore liquor scam. The arrest occurred after new raids were conducted at the Baghel's Bhilai residence, where both father and son reside.
ED raids ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's home in connection with case against son
RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday launched fresh raids at the premises of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya Baghel in connection with a money laundering probe against him linked to an alleged liquor scam, officials said. Chaitanya Baghel's house in Bhilai town, which he shares with his father, is being searched by the ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on receipt of fresh evidence in the case, they said. The federal probe agency conducted similar raids against Chaitanya Baghel in March this year. Bhupesh Baghel, a senior Congress leader, also posted a message on X saying the ED has reached his Bhilai residence on the last day of the assembly session. ED . . . ED . (- ) Bhupesh Baghel (@bhupeshbaghel) July 18, 2025 The ED earlier said Chaitanya Baghel was suspected to be the ecipient of the proceeds of crime of the alleged liquor scam. It has said the Chhattisgarh liquor scam resulted in a 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.
