ED files final complaint in Chhattisgarh liquor scam with 81 accused

The Hindu
The Hindu
1h ago
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The Directorate of Enforcement named 59 new accused, bringing the total to 81 in the scam linked to over ₹3000 crore loss.
ED files final complaint in Chhattisgarh liquor scam with 81 accused
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The Directorate of Enforcement filed the final prosecution complaint in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam case. It named 59 new accused including former officials and liquor businesses, raising the total accused to 81. The scam caused a massive loss of over ₹3000 crore to the State exchequer and involved alleged money laundering. This step advances the legal process against those involved in the case.
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Key insights

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    High level involvement: The accused include former Deputy Secretary at Chief Minister's office and a former IAS officer

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    Large financial impact: The scam caused a loss estimated over ₹3000 crore to the State exchequer

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    Money laundering probe: ED is investigating laundering linked to the liquor scam and has arrested prominent political figures

Takeaways

Filing the prosecution complaint is a significant step in holding multiple officials and businesspersons accountable for the Chhattisgarh liquor scam and associated money laundering.

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World & Politics Governance Security & Defense Corruption & Accountability

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