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Crime
PA of ex‑CM Bhupesh Baghel’s nephew arrested in Rs 3 cr CGPSC job scam
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🗓 02 Sep 2026, 10:37 PM
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Police in Chhattisgarh detained the personal assistant of former CM Bhupesh Baghel’s nephew for allegedly collecting Rs 3 crore in cash from candidates appearing for CGPSC exams.
Raipur police announced the arrest of a personal assistant linked to the nephew of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. The official is accused of receiving a total of Rs 3 crore in cash from aspirants seeking jobs through the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) recruitment process. Investigators say the money was collected as part of a broader scheme that promised guaranteed selection in upcoming exams. The detainee was taken into custody after a sting operation that uncovered multiple cash transactions from job seekers. Authorities have launched a detailed probe to identify other participants and recover the illicit funds.