- EOW detained former Chhattisgarh Congress Treasurer Ramgopal Agarwal.
- Agarwal accused in Rs 3827 crore liquor, coal, milling scams.
- Detention followed son Vaibhav Agarwal's day-long interrogation.
State Bureau, Naidunia, Raipur | Former Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee Treasurer Ramgopal Agarwal, accused in the liquor, coal levy, and custom milling scams, which amount to around Rs 38,27 crore. Ramgopal, who had been absconding for three years, was detained by the Economic Offences Investigation Branch (EOW).
Agarwal Detained After Son's Interrogation
The arrest came a day after the Economic Offences Investigation Branch summoned Agarwal's son Vaibhav Agarwal and interrogated him throughout the day. During the interrogation, the EOW gathered information on Ramgopal's activities, family and business circumstances, and other important facts.
Other Family Members May Also Be Questioned
The investigating agency is also reviewing available documents, previously recorded statements, and other evidence. According to officials, Vaibhav's interrogation continued late into the night. The probe is being carried out keeping all possible aspects in mind. Officials said if necessary, other relevant individuals associated with Ramgopal's family will also be questioned.
Investigations In Several Other Cases Against Ramgopal
According to information, Ramgopal is being investigated in connection with a liquor scam worth approximately Rs 3,200 crore, a coal levy recovery case worth Rs 500 crore, and a custom milling incentive scam worth Rs 127 crore. Investigating agencies had previously received information about Ramgopal's presence in various locations across the country and Dubai. Information regarding his whereabouts on Wednesday has not yet been released.
He was also appointed Chairman of the Civil Supplies Corporation after the Congress government came to power in 2018. The ED is also investigating financial transactions related to the custom milling incentive and the liquor scam. Following Agarwal's absconding, the financial powers and banking documents related to the treasurer of the state Congress are reportedly in the possession of State Congress President Deepak Baij and General Secretary Malkit Singh Gendu.