Raipur
In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confiscated properties worth a staggering 205 crore in connection with the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Luxurious hotels and multi-storey buildings are among the assets seized from the accused, spread across 179 properties.
The properties, which include opulent hotels and high-rise structures, are believed to be linked to individuals implicated in the liquor scam. Most of these valuable assets are strategically situated in prime locations of the city, such as Station Road and Shankar Nagar.
The total value of the seized assets is estimated at 205 crores, making it one of the largest crackdowns in recent times. The ED has initiated action against the accused, aiming to dismantle their illicit operations and recover the proceeds of crime.
In a statement released today, the ED disclosed that the seized properties comprise 18 movable and 161 immovable assets. The investigation has revealed connections to former IAS officers Anil Tuteja and Anwar Dhebar, along with other key figures involved in the liquor scam.
The ED’s decisive action underscores its commitment to rooting out corruption and financial malfeasance, ensuring justice for the victims of such illegal activities. Further developments in the case are awaited as the investigation progresses.
