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Liquor Scam Case: Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Son Chaitanya Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody
CHHATTISGARH, INDIA, JUL 21 – Enforcement Directorate alleges Chaitanya Baghel laundered over ₹1,000 crore from illegal liquor sales, with ₹16.7 crore invested in real estate amid a ₹2,100 crore syndicate, officials said.
- On July 22, 2025, the court in Raipur placed Bhupesh Baghel’s son under a 14-day judicial detention in connection with a money laundering investigation.
- His arrest on July 18 by the Enforcement Directorate followed a search of his Bhilai residence amid a money laundering probe tied to a liquor scam.
- The ED alleges Chaitanya handled over ₹1,000 crore of illicit funds from a liquor syndicate scam and used ₹16.7 crore through his real estate firms to launder money.
- While in custody, Chaitanya underwent questioning during which he acknowledged several details when presented with evidence; subsequently, the court extended his detention until August 4.
- The arrest sparked statewide Congress protests accusing the BJP-led government of politicising central agencies, while the ED continues investigating a scam causing over ₹2,100 crore loss to the state exchequer.
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Chhattisgarh Liquor 'Scam': Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's Son Chaitanya Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody
Chaitanya Baghel, son of ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in a money laundering case linked to a liquor scam. The ED alleges he handled over ₹1000 crore in proceeds and used ₹16.7 crore for real estate.
·India
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Bhupesh Baghel's Son Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody In Liquor Scam Case
A special court here on Tuesday remanded Chaitanya Baghel, son of senior Congress leader and former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a 14-day judicial custody in a money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor scam.
·New Delhi, India
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