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ED Provisionally Attaches ₹61.20 Crore in Assets Linked to Chaitanya Baghel in Chhattisgarh Liquor Probe

The action follows a corruption FIR, building on earlier ED attachments in the alleged ₹2,500 crore scheme.

Overview

  • Investigators say the attachment covers 364 residential plots and agricultural land worth ₹59.96 crore plus bank balances and fixed deposits of ₹1.24 crore.
  • The ED states this tranche continues earlier attachments of immovable properties valued at about ₹215 crore tied to the same investigation.
  • The agency alleges Chaitanya Baghel occupied the apex role in the liquor syndicate, maintained illicit accounts, and directed collection, channeling, and distribution of funds.
  • According to the ED, proceeds of crime were layered through M/s Baghel Developers and used in the Vitthal Green real estate project.
  • The probe cites more than ₹2,500 crore in alleged illicit proceeds, and the ED says Chaitanya Baghel was arrested on July 18, 2025 and remains in judicial custody.