ED Opposes Liquor Scam Accused Anwar Debhar’s Application
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed an application filed by Anwar Debhar, one of the accused in the Chhattisgarh Liquor scam case, seeking issuance of summons to individuals and distilleries. Debhar had moved the application in a special court, requesting the court to issue summons to several individuals and Bhatia, Welcome, and Kedia Wine Distilleries in connection with the Rs 2500 crore liquor scam case.
Details of the Scam
The liquor scam allegedly involved the use of counterfeit holograms supplied by Prism Holography Company between 2019 and 2022. These holograms were applied to bottles of illicit liquor, which were then distributed across Chhattisgarh’s liquor outlets. The organized syndicate behind the operation systematically defrauded the state government, leading to a significant revenue shortfall.
Key Players Involved
The ED’s investigation has identified multiple key players, including former IAS officer Anil Tuteja, former CSMCL MD Arunpati Tripathi, and businessman Anwar Dhebar. Other accused include directors and employees of Prism Holography.
Court Proceedings
The court has scheduled the hearing for December 20, 2024.
Meanwhile, the Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected the bail plea of former IAS officer Anil Tuteja, emphasizing the severity of the charges and referring to a Supreme Court judgment declaring corruption as a major national threat.
