ED Raids Uncover Massive Liquor Scam Involving Jharkhand IAS Officer

The Enforcement Directorate's investigation reveals a large-scale excise policy manipulation linked to senior officials and businessmen in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

The ED conducted simultaneous raids at 15 locations in Ranchi and Raipur, targeting IAS officer Vinay Chaubey and other associates.
The raids follow an FIR filed by Chhattisgarh's Anti-Corruption Bureau, alleging significant revenue losses due to illegal liquor trade.
The investigation highlights the involvement of several government officials, including retired IAS officer Anil Tuteja and others, in the scam.
The ED's probe is part of a broader crackdown on corruption related to the 2022 excise policy implemented in Jharkhand.
The Supreme Court recently denied a request to quash the FIR, allowing the investigation to proceed further.