Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Ex-CM Baghel's Son Chaitanya Gets Bail

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Moneycontrol•02-01-2026, 17:34
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Ex-CM Baghel's Son Chaitanya Gets Bail
- •Chhattisgarh High Court granted bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel.
- •Bail was granted in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam, filed by ED and ACB/EOW.
- •ED arrested Chaitanya in July last year; ACB/EOW arrested him in September while he was in jail.
- •ED alleges Chaitanya orchestrated the scam (2019-2022) and handled nearly Rs 1,000 crore.
- •ACB/EOW claims he received Rs 200-250 crore, with total scam proceeds potentially exceeding Rs 3,500 crore.
Why It Matters: Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM, secured bail in the alleged liquor scam cases.
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