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ED Attaches ₹61.20 Crore in Assets of Chaitanya Baghel in Chhattisgarh Liquor Probe

The agency alleges he controlled the liquor syndicate, routing illicit proceeds through a real‑estate project.

Overview

  • The attachment covers 364 residential plots and agricultural land valued at ₹59.96 crore, plus ₹1.24 crore held in bank balances and fixed deposits.
  • The ED says Chaitanya Baghel sat at the apex of the alleged liquor syndicate, directing collection, accounting, and distribution of illicit funds.
  • Investigators allege proceeds were layered through Baghel Developers for the Vitthal Green real‑estate project.
  • Officials say the scheme generated more than ₹2,500 crore in illicit proceeds and inflicted heavy losses on the state exchequer.
  • This move follows earlier ED attachments of about ₹215 crore in the case, and Baghel remains in judicial custody after his July 18 arrest.