ED raids Bhupesh Baghel's ex-PA in CGPSC scam money-laundering probe
Synopsis
The ED's simultaneous searches at seven locations across Chhattisgarh — including the home of ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's former PA — signal a significant escalation in the CGPSC exam paper leak probe. With a former commission chairman already arrested, the net is now closing on the political and administrative network around the previous Congress government.
Key Takeaways
The Enforcement Directorate raided 7 locations across Chhattisgarh on 1 September in a money-laundering probe linked to the CGPSC exam paper leak scam .
KK Chandravanshi , former personal assistant to ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel , had his Bhilai residence searched by a team of 5-8 ED officers from around 6 am .
The scam relates to alleged question paper leaks in CGPSC State Service Examinations held in 2020 and 2021 .
Former CGPSC chairman Taman Singh Sonwani was arrested by the ED on 25 July in the same case.
The ED case is based on a 2024 CBI FIR filed after a Chhattisgarh Police complaint following the change of state government.
The agency had not issued a formal statement on findings at the time of this report.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday, 1 September conducted searches at the residence of KK Chandravanshi (also referred to as KK Chandrakar), former personal assistant to ex-Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, as part of a money-laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC). The raid, carried out in the Old Bhilai area of Durg district, is one of seven locations being searched simultaneously across the state.
How the Raid Unfolded
According to reports, a team of five to eight ED officers arrived at Chandravanshi's residence around 6 am in two vehicles. Security personnel were deployed at the scene as the team began examining documents inside the house. The ED's Raipur zonal office initiated the operation based on specific intelligence, coordinating with security forces and state police. The agency had not issued a formal statement on the outcome of the searches at the time of this report.
What the CGPSC Scam Involves
The investigation centres on the alleged leaking and manipulation of question papers for the CGPSC State Service Examinations held in 2020 and 2021. The ED's case is built on a 2024 FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following a complaint by the Chhattisgarh Police after the change of government in the state. This is not the first major action in the probe — the ED had earlier arrested former CGPSC chairman Taman Singh Sonwani on 25 July in connection with the same money-laundering case.
Who Is KK Chandravanshi
Chandravanshi is originally a Grade-1 officer in the Agriculture Department of Chhattisgarh. He reportedly served as Baghel's personal assistant for an extended period during the Congress government's tenure in the state. His proximity to the former chief minister makes Tuesday's search politically significant.
Political Fallout and What Comes Next
The raid is expected to sharpen the political atmosphere in Chhattisgarh. The Indian National Congress (INC), which governed the state under Baghel until the 2023 assembly elections, may mount protests in response, according to reports. The full extent of the findings will become clear only after the searches are completed and the ED issues an official confirmation. Notably, this action follows a pattern of post-election enforcement activity targeting figures linked to the previous state administration.
Point of View
Court-tested process, not through press-conference enforcement.
NationPress
1 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CGPSC scam that the ED is investigating?
The CGPSC scam refers to the alleged leaking and manipulation of question papers for the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission State Service Examinations held in 2020 and 2021. The ED is probing the money-laundering angle based on a 2024 CBI FIR registered after a Chhattisgarh Police complaint.
Who is KK Chandravanshi and why was his residence raided?
KK Chandravanshi, also referred to as KK Chandrakar, is a Grade-1 Agriculture Department officer who served as the personal assistant to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for an extended period. The ED searched his Bhilai residence on 1 September as part of its wider money-laundering investigation into the CGPSC scam.
Has anyone been arrested in the CGPSC money-laundering case so far?
Yes. Former CGPSC chairman Taman Singh Sonwani was arrested by the ED on 25 July in connection with the same money-laundering probe. Tuesday's raids represent a further escalation of that investigation.
How many locations did the ED search on 1 September?
The ED conducted simultaneous searches at seven locations across Chhattisgarh on 1 September, all as part of the CGPSC scam money-laundering probe initiated by the agency's Raipur zonal office.
What are the political implications of the raid?
The raid on a close aide of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is expected to intensify political tensions in Chhattisgarh. The Indian National Congress, which governed the state under Baghel until the 2023 elections, may mount protests, according to reports.
