Chhattisgarh liquor scam: searches by ACB and EOW

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Chhattisgarh have conducted a series of searches in a broad operation with the goal of exposing a rumored liquor fraud worth an incredible Rs 6,000 crore.

A number of important places in Raipur and Bilaspur were raided by representatives of the ACB and EOW, who were looking for any misconduct within the Excise Department. The seriousness of the problem is shown by the ACB’s recent submission of a First Information Report (FIR), which has increased investigation into the case.

The searches began early on Sunday and have targeted over a dozen locations, including the homes of retired IAS official Anil Tuteja and former Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand, as well as the Bhatia Distillery in Bilaspur and the Welcome Distillery in Kota.

Moreover, those involved in these operations are mentioned in the charge sheets that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted, which emphasizes how important the current investigations are.

This comes after the EOW recently filed FIRs in relation to liquor and coal frauds against two former ministers, lawmakers, and almost a hundred other people.

Prominent individuals have been accused, including former lawmakers UD Minj and Gulab Kamro, former Food Minister Amarjeet Bhagat, and former Excise Minister Kawasi Lakhma.

In response to questions about the latest raids by the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai reiterated the government’s stance on accountability and transparency.