The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the massive Rs 4,000 crore liquor scam that is currently under scrutiny in Chhattisgarh. After uncovering a series of financial discrepancies and questionable transactions, the ED has turned its attention to Bhupesh Baghel, the former Chief Minister of the state. Allegations suggest that under Baghel’s rule, the state’s liquor trade might have been misused for illegal financial transactions and political gains. This investigation is poised to have far-reaching consequences for not only Baghel but also the state’s political and administrative framework.
The liquor scam first came to light when several local business figures were accused of bribing state officials for liquor licenses. As the investigation unfolded, links between these businessmen and political figures became clearer, with Bhupesh Baghel’s government allegedly facilitating these deals. According to sources, the ED’s focus on Baghel stems from certain revelations during interrogations of key suspects involved in the scam. The former CM’s name has surfaced in relation to both the misallocation of liquor licenses and the possible money laundering activities tied to the state’s liquor trade.