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.