Massive Corruption Exposed in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: ED
Delhi/Hyderabad, May 7 (Maxim News) Enforcement Directorate (ED) has announced that massive corruption has been exposed in the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam. At the same time, it has been revealed that corruption of Rs. 2 thousand crores has been detected.
On May 6, the ED arrested Anwar Dhebar, brother of Congress leader and Raipur Mayor Aijaz Dhebar, in the liquor scam. On this occasion, evidence related to money laundering was found. It is running with the support of high-level politicians and bureaucrats of the state. The ED revealed that between 2019 to 2022, a massive corruption of Rs. 2 thousand crores has taken place.
The ED said that Anwar Dhebar, who was running away, was planned and caught in a hotel in Raipur. In addition to this, it has been concluded that this scam was raised with the support of politicians and high officials for this massive corruption.
The ED which carried out raids in March last year, conducted an investigation under the Money Laundering Act. Then in May IT registered a case based on the charge sheet. According to the law brought by the state, there is no permission for private liquor shops. It is noteworthy that all 800 shops are run by the government. (Maxim News)
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