Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Bhupesh Baghel's Son Re-Arrested in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
Chaitanya Baghel, the son of a former state leader, has been arrested again.
The arrest is related to an alleged liquor scam.
Authorities believe Baghel controlled a network and managed large sums of money from the illicit activities.
The case involves allegations of corruption, cheating, and conspiracy related to alcohol sales.
Investigations suggest the scam occurred while the former leader was in office.
Baghel was previously arrested by a different agency.
His lawyer contests the evidence and says it is an attempt to create pressure.
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, re-arrested in liquor scam.
Arrest made by EOW/ACB after ED's investigation.
Baghel is already in judicial custody by the ED for the same case.
ED probes money laundering while ACB investigates criminal aspects.
Allegations include Baghel handling approximately Rs 1,000 crore in the scam.
- Who
- Chaitanya Baghel, Dipen Chawda, and others
- What
- Re-arrest in an alleged liquor scam
- When
- Wednesday (arrest) and between 2019-2022 (scam period)
- Where
- Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Alleged involvement in a liquor scam, including money laundering
Defense Perspective
Prosecution Perspective
Evidence and Arrest Justification
Defense Perspective
Arrest lacks evidence and is politically motivated.
Prosecution Perspective
Baghel was the 'controller and ultimate authority' of the syndicate; arrest after rejection of bail pleas
Reliance on Witness Statements
Defense Perspective
ED relies on the statement of a person against whom a warrant has been issued.
Prosecution Perspective
ED claims to have established evidence of Baghel's involvement in the syndicate
- Accused
- Chaitanya Baghel, Dipen Chawda, others
- Agencies Involved
- EOW/ACB, ED
- Charges
- Corruption, cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, money laundering
- Scam Allegations
- Illegal liquor sales, diversion of funds
- Chaitanya Baghel's Role
- Alleged controller of the liquor syndicate, handling ~Rs 1,000 crore
- Scam Period
- 2019-2022
- Current Status
- Remanded to ACB custody until October 6