ED Uncovers Rs 2883 Cr Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Politicians, Officials Implicated

• ED filed a new supplementary charge sheet in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, causing a stir in the state.
• Saumya Chaurasia identified as the scam's coordinator; Kawasi Lakhma and Chaitanya Baghel named political executives.
• The scam, active from 2019-2023, generated illegal earnings of 2883 crore rupees through four methods.
• Methods included illegal commission, unaccounted liquor sales, cartel commission, and a new license model.
• Assets worth over 382 crore rupees have been attached, with further revelations expected as the investigation continues.

Why It Matters: ED's new charge sheet exposes a 2883 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam involving top officials and politicians.