India’s Enforcement Directorate filed its final prosecution complaint in the Chhattisgarh liquor corruption probe, adding 59 people and taking the total accused to 81. Authorities estimate proceeds linked to the alleged scheme at around ₹3,000 crore and advanced money‑laundering charges under the PMLA framework.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitted its final prosecution complaint in the high‑profile Chhattisgarh liquor case, widening the net by naming 59 additional accused and bringing the total number of persons charged to 81. The ED alleges that proceeds generated through irregularities in licensing, issuance of permits and collusive conduct are approximately ₹3,000 crore, and it has framed money‑laundering allegations under India’s Prevention of Money‑Laundering Act (PMLA). The newly added accused include former state officials, licence holders and intermediaries who the agency says were instrumental in diverting funds and laundering gains. The filing marks a procedural milestone that enables prosecution in designated courts and supports ongoing asset‑attachment and recovery steps. Officials indicated that the complaint compiles banking trails, property transfers and corporate records intended to demonstrate layering and concealment of illicit proceeds. Political ramifications are expected in Chhattisgarh as the investigation proceeds, while the ED signaled continued scrutiny of beneficiaries and allied business entities as part of enforcement and recovery efforts.