The Enforcement Directorate has taken significant action in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam case by attaching assets worth Rs 61 crore linked to Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's son. This development marks a major escalation in the ongoing investigation that has sent shockwaves through political circles in the state.
Massive Asset Attachment in Money Laundering Probe
The Enforcement Directorate attached properties valued at approximately Rs 61 crore in connection with the alleged liquor scam that has been under investigation. The attached assets include both movable and immovable properties belonging to various individuals and entities connected to the case.
According to official sources, the provisional attachment order was issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This legal action represents the proceeds of crime that investigators believe were generated through illegal activities in the liquor distribution system in Chhattisgarh.
Political Connections and Investigation Details
The investigation has revealed that the attached assets are connected to Bhupesh Baghel's son and other associates involved in the alleged scam. The ED's probe uncovered a complex network of transactions and shell companies that were used to layer and integrate the illicit funds.
Sources close to the investigation indicate that the money laundering case stems from an earlier FIR registered by state authorities. The ED took over the investigation to trace the money trail and identify the beneficiaries of the alleged illegal activities in the liquor trade.
Timeline and Legal Proceedings
The Enforcement Directorate has been conducting this investigation for several months, during which they have gathered substantial evidence. The attachment of Rs 61 crore worth of assets represents one of the largest actions taken in this case so far.
Legal experts suggest that this provisional attachment gives the ED time to complete its investigation and establish the money trail conclusively. The affected parties now have the opportunity to appeal before the adjudicating authority under PMLA to contest the attachment.
Political observers are watching the developments closely as the case involves the son of a sitting chief minister. The opposition parties have already started demanding accountability and transparency in the investigation process.
The Chhattisgarh liquor scam case continues to unfold with new revelations emerging regularly. The ED has indicated that this might not be the final action in the case, and further investigations are ongoing to uncover the complete network involved in the alleged money laundering activities.
