Archive · 16 Sep 2025
ED Alleges Chaitanya Baghel Handled ₹1,000 Crore in Liquor Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) says Chaitanya Baghel, son of a former Chief Minister, managed a liquor scam.
They claim he oversaw about ₹1,000 crore.
This happened between 2019 and 2022, when his father was in office.
The ED alleges the money was used for real estate.
They point to statements from Laxmi Narayan Bansal, who says he handled the money.
Bansal says he delivered cash on Chaitanya's instructions.
Evidence includes WhatsApp chats.
Other accused include Anil Tuteja and Anwar Dhebar.
The ED alleges Chaitanya Baghel handled approximately ₹1,000 crore from the Chhattisgarh liquor scam.
The alleged scam took place between 2019 and 2022 during his father's tenure as Chief Minister.
Laxmi Narayan Bansal stated he handled the funds in association with Chaitanya.
₹18.9 crore of the illicit funds were invested in real estate projects.
The ED has filed a prosecution complaint and points to WhatsApp chats as evidence.
- Who
- Chaitanya Baghel, ED, Laxmi Narayan Bansal, Anil Tuteja, Anwar Dhebar, Saumya Chaurasia
- What
- ED alleges Chaitanya Baghel handled nearly ₹1,000 crore from the Chhattisgarh liquor scam.
- When
- 2019-2022 (scam period).
- Where
- Chhattisgarh
- Why
- The ED alleges the scam resulted in a loss to the state exchequer and benefited a liquor syndicate.
ED's Perspective
Defense's Perspective
Evidence Credibility
ED's Perspective
The ED relies on witness statements and digital evidence, including WhatsApp chats, to prove Baghel's involvement.
Defense's Perspective
No explicit defense perspective present in the articles.
Role and Control
ED's Perspective
The ED alleges Chaitanya Baghel was the central figure in the syndicate, controlling finances.
Defense's Perspective
No explicit defense perspective present in the articles.
- Accused
- Chaitanya Baghel
- Alleged Crime
- Money laundering; liquor scam
- Scam Period
- 2019-2022
- Estimated Funds Handled
- ₹1,000 crore (allegedly)
- Funds Used
- ₹18.9 crore in real estate
- Key Figures
- Laxmi Narayan Bansal, Anil Tuteja, Anwar Dhebar, Saumya Chaurasia
Sources
ED files chargesheet against ex-CM Baghel's son in Chhattisgarh liquor scam
ED Names Bhupesh Baghel’s Son in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
Liquor scam case: ED files prosecution complaint against Chhattisgarh ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: ED files 7000-page chargesheet against ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya. Details here
ED Names Bhupesh Baghel’s Son as Central Figure in Rs 2,500-Crore Liquor Scam
Bhupesh Baghel's Son Handled Rs 1000-Crore Of 'Liquor Scam' Proceeds: Probe Agency
Chhattisgarh liquor ‘scam’: ED says ‘syndicate apex’ Chaitanya Baghel handled Rs 1,000 cr of proceeds
