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Chhattisgarh Liquor, LPG, and Local Scams ED/ACB Probes [developing]

Chhattisgarh Liquor, LPG, and Local Scams ED/ACB Probes [developing]

Key Questions

What is the liquor scam being probed by ED in Chhattisgarh?

ED conducted raids at 13 locations in Raipur and Bilaspur, seizing crores in the liquor scam case. The investigation targets irregularities in liquor distribution and sales. Assets worth crores were recovered during the operations.

What details are known about the LPG theft in Chhattisgarh?

Around 90 tonnes of LPG worth Rs 1.5 crore was stolen from tankers parked at a police station in Mahasamund, involving Ajay Yadav and others. Tankers were seized as part of the probe. The incident highlights security lapses at the thana.

What is the Agnipa Energo bank fraud case?

ED attached properties worth Rs 6.56 crore linked to Agnipa Energo Pvt. Ltd. in a bank fraud case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The attachments stem from alleged fraudulent activities by the company. Investigations continue into the financial irregularities.

What is the Bhilai Kohka land scam about?

An FIR was filed against the Shah couple in Bhilai's Kohka area for a land deal where they took Rs 10 lakh advance but failed to complete the registry. The case involves cheating in property transactions. Local news highlighted the development.

What other scams are under probe in Chhattisgarh?

Probes include Rs 28 crore fraud at Ambikapur cooperative, ACB investigations into police and clerk bribes, and additional local scams. These are part of broader ED and ACB actions against corruption. Developments are ongoing in these cases.

ED raids 13 Raipur-Bilaspur liquor scam crores seized; Ambikapur coop Rs28cr; new LPG 90t Rs1.5cr theft seized tankers (Ajay Yadav et al); ACB police/clerk bribes; Bhilai Kohka land FIR; Agnipa Rs6.56cr bank fraud attachments.

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Updated May 11, 2026