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Chhattisgarh EOW Files Charge Sheet in Alleged Liquor Scam Involving Illicit Fund Routing

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 14
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The Chhattisgarh Economic Offence Wing/Anti-Corruption Bureau filed its 10th supplementary charge sheet concerning an alleged liquor scam. The investigation details a vast network involving illegal liquor production and the routing of illicit funds through hawala networks to major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. The scam involved the transfer of over Rs 1,000 crore in cash, managed by former state Congress treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal.

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The charge sheet implicates 20 individuals and 22 firms in the illegal sale of 'Part-B' country liquor. Proceeds from these illegal sales and commissions were routed to metropolitan areas and subsequently invested in real estate projects. The case highlights the use of hawala networks to move large sums of illicit capital across state lines.

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Who's involved

  • ChhattisgarhThe state where the Economic Offence Wing/Anti-Corruption Bureau filed the supplementary charge sheet.
  • KolkataA major city that received illicit funds routed through hawala networks.
  • MumbaiA major city that received illicit funds routed through hawala networks.
  • DelhiA major city that received illicit funds routed through hawala networks.
  • West BengalThe state where the scam activity was centered.

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