Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Bhupesh Baghel vs. Sai Over Son's Arrest in Liquor Scam
Imagine some people were cheating the government by messing with how alcohol was sold.
Chaitanya Baghel, whose father used to be the big boss of the state, is accused of helping move money around that came from this cheating.
The government's money-watchers arrested him.
His dad thinks it's unfair and meant to make him look bad.
The current boss says they're just following the rules.
The money-watchers say Chaitanya helped hide money through fake companies.
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, was arrested by the ED in a liquor scam.
Bhupesh Baghel visited his son in custody and stated the arrest was politically motivated.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai responded, claiming more arrests will follow in the scam.
The ED alleges Chaitanya Baghel laundered ₹16.7 crore through shell companies.
The liquor scam allegedly rigged the state’s excise system between 2019 and 2022.
- Who
- Chaitanya Baghel, Bhupesh Baghel, Vishnu Deo Sai, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
- What
- Arrest of Chaitanya Baghel related to a liquor scam and subsequent political dispute.
- When
- Recent arrest, with the ED seeking custody a couple of days prior.
- Where
- Raipur, India
- Why
- Chaitanya Baghel's arrest is related to his alleged involvement in laundering money from the liquor scam.
Bhupesh Baghel's Perspective
Vishnu Deo Sai's Perspective
Motivation Behind the Arrest
Bhupesh Baghel's Perspective
The arrest of Chaitanya Baghel is illegal and politically motivated to intimidate and suppress voices.
Vishnu Deo Sai's Perspective
The ED's actions are based on investigation and lawful. Those who fear ED's action try to politicize.
- Arrested
- Chaitanya Baghel
- Father
- Bhupesh Baghel
- Current CM
- Vishnu Deo Sai
- Alleged Crime
- Money laundering
- Scam Amount
- ₹2,100 crore
- Laundered Amount
- ₹16.7 crore
- Time Frame
- 2019-2022