Overview
- A single-judge bench of Justice Arvind Kumar Verma granted bail in both the ED money-laundering case and the ACB/EOW corruption case.
- Baghel was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in July 2025 and by the state ACB/EOW in September 2025 while in custody.
- He is expected to be released subject to bail conditions, with the detailed High Court order awaited in the public domain.
- Prosecutors allege the syndicate caused roughly Rs 3,000 crore in losses, with the ED claiming Baghel handled about Rs 1,000 crore and the ACB/EOW alleging he received Rs 200–250 crore.
- Investigations continue, with multiple charge sheets naming about 81 accused and ED provisional attachments totaling Rs 382.32 crore remaining in place.