Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Baghel's Son Charged in Rs 3,000 Crore Liquor Scam
Chaitanya Baghel, the son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, has been accused of being involved in a big liquor scam worth Rs 3,000 crore.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau and Economic Offence Wing (ACB/EOW) said in their report that Chaitanya played a key role in this scam.
He allegedly received a lot of money from the scam and used it for real estate projects.
The BJP, the ruling party, says the claims are not true.
Bhupesh Baghel, his father, says the government is targeting him and his family for political reasons.
The scam happened between 2019 and 2022 when Bhupesh Baghel was the Chief Minister.
The investigation is still going on, and more people are being questioned.
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, accused of involvement in a Rs 3,000 crore liquor scam.
ACB/EOW claims Chaitanya played a key role in the scam, receiving Rs 200-250 crore as his share.
The scam involved extortion from liquor sales and resulted in a massive loss to the state exchequer.
BJP dismisses the claims as baseless and speculative, while Bhupesh Baghel alleges political targeting.
The investigation is ongoing, with multiple chargesheets filed and more arrests expected.
- Who
- Chaitanya Baghel (Son of Bhupesh Baghel, Former Chief Minister) and BJP (Ruling Party)
- What
- Allegation of involvement in a Rs 3,000 crore liquor scam
- When
- Between 2019 and 2022 (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- Political tension and alleged targeting of Baghel's family by the BJP
- Person Involved
- Chaitanya Baghel (Son of Bhupesh Baghel, Former Chief Minister)
- Organization Involved
- BJP (Ruling Party), ACB/EOW, ED
- Allegation
- Involvement in a Rs 3,000 crore liquor scam
- Response from BJP
- Dismissed the claim as baseless and speculative
- Location
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Context
- Political tension between Congress and BJP in Chhattisgarh
