Vikas Agrawal, alias Subbu, an absconding accused in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, has been arrested in Dubai. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly detained him during the third week of October 2026. Indian investigating agencies are now preparing to bring him back through extradition proceedings. His arrest is being viewed as a significant development in the investigation into the alleged Rs 2,883-crore liquor scam.
According to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Agrawal was a key financial manager of the liquor syndicate. He is accused of collecting commissions from distillery operators and holders of FL-10A licences for foreign liquor. The money was allegedly passed on to Anwar Dhebar, one of the principal accused in the syndicate. The ED has described Agrawal as an important link responsible for handling financial transactions at the ground level.
Investigators allege that between 2019 and 2023, illegal earnings exceeding Rs 2,883 crore were generated through irregularities in Chhattisgarh’s liquor trade. The alleged network involved commission collection, unaccounted liquor sales and irregularities in the licensing system.
After Agrawal is brought to India, the ED may question him about the alleged commission network, financial transactions and the roles of other individuals linked to the syndicate.
The formal extradition process is currently underway. Further developments are expected as the investigating agencies proceed with the case.
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