Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Chaitanya Baghel in Judicial Custody Again
The son of a former leader in Chhattisgarh, Chaitanya Baghel, has been kept in jail for another two weeks.
He's accused of being involved in a big money-laundering scheme related to the sale of liquor.
The police are investigating how money was moved around illegally.
They wanted to ask him more questions, but the judge decided he should stay in jail while they investigate.
The next hearing is scheduled for September 6th, when the police are expected to share more about their findings.
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, was sent to 14-day judicial custody.
This is the third extension of custody since his arrest on July 18 by the ED.
The ED is investigating alleged money laundering linked to a liquor syndicate.
The ED sought a five-day remand citing new facts but the court opted for judicial custody.
Baghel is accused of being non-cooperative and withholding information during questioning.
- Who
- Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
- What
- Chaitanya Baghel was sent to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the Chhattisgarh liquor scam investigation.
- When
- The recent extension was ordered by a special court; the next hearing is set for September 6.
- Where
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The ED is investigating alleged money laundering related to a liquor syndicate; the extension is due to new information obtained during the investigation.
Congress Party
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Political Motivation
Congress Party
Accuses central agencies of targeting opposition leaders.
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
N/A
- Suspect
- Chaitanya Baghel
- Former Position of Father
- Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Alleged Crime
- Money Laundering
- Scam Period
- 2019-2022
- Next Hearing
- September 6
