The Chhattisgarh Police’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and Economic Offences Wing (EOW) have made serious allegations against Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in the ongoing liquor scam investigation. On Monday, the agency claimed that Chaitanya Baghel received between ₹200 crore and ₹250 crore as his alleged share from the illicit liquor syndicate that operated during the previous Congress government.
In its seventh supplementary chargesheet filed before the court, the ACB/EOW stated that Chaitanya Baghel played a key role in setting up and safeguarding an alleged extortion network within the state excise department. Investigators allege that this network systematically collected illegal proceeds from liquor operations and ensured smooth functioning of the racket.
According to the chargesheet, evidence suggests that Chaitanya Baghel was involved at a higher level in managing the proceeds of the crime. The document claims he coordinated with intermediaries and used a trusted circle to route money generated by the liquor syndicate, which was allegedly controlled by businessman Anwar Dhebar and his associates.
The agency further alleged that the money was routed through multiple firms linked to liquor trader Trilok Singh Dhillon. These funds were allegedly transferred through banking channels to family-linked businesses and later invested in real estate and other ventures. Investigators claim that family members, close associates and trusted aides were used to park and circulate the funds.
The latest chargesheet runs into nearly 3,800 pages and officially names Chaitanya Baghel as an accused in the case. Officials said the overall liquor scam is estimated to be worth over ₹3,000 crore, making it one of the biggest corruption cases in the state. With this filing, a total of eight chargesheets have now been submitted in the matter.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is also probing the case, had earlier arrested Chaitanya Baghel in July following searches at his residence. The central agency has maintained that the alleged scam caused massive losses to the state treasury while illegally enriching those linked to the liquor syndicate.
