Raids conducted on former Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand, IAS Anil Tuteja businessman Anwar Dhebar’s residences in Liquor Scam Case; Bhatia Group targeted

Raipur
In the latest development in the ongoing investigation into the notorious liquor scam case, the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau and Economic Offenses Wings (ACB-EOW) have conducted raids on the residences of prominent figures including former Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand, IAS Anil Tuteja, and liquor businessman Anwar Dhebar.
Reports suggest that a joint team of EOW and ACB executed simultaneous raids at 13 locations across several districts, including the capital Raipur, Bilaspur, and Durg, where FIRs were registered in connection with the liquor scam.
Among the targeted locations were the addresses of Anil Tuteja, Vivek Dhand, Anwar Dhebar, along with establishments such as Bhatia Distillery in Sargaon, Welcome Distillery in Kota, and Kedia Distillery in Kumhari, Durg.
This crackdown forms part of the extensive investigation into last year’s liquor scam, which is estimated to involve a staggering six thousand crores, spearheaded by the Enforcement Directorate.
Just two days prior, EOW conducted a comprehensive review of the FIRs in collaboration with legal authorities. The team has remained vigilant since yesterday evening, with further operations underway.
In addition to these raids, Siddharth (Shibu) Singhania’s D 170/171 residence on the Swarnbhumi premises was surrounded. Siddharth is associated with a firm providing placement for liquor shops and the firm is reportedly owned by the wife of recently released on bail IAS officer and former MD of the liquor corporation AP Tripathi. Sources within the EOW indicate that comprehensive information will be disclosed by late evening.