Enforcement Directorate vs. Satpal Singh Chawla and others — Chhattisgarh District Mineral Foundation (DMF) tender commission scam

Timeline

1. 1 Nov 2026News

   DMF scam, ED attached assets worth Rs 31.70 crore, case involving the Baghel government.

   Amar Ujala

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Enforcement Directorate seized property and money to prevent their sale during an ongoing investigation.

   Who:

   The Enforcement Directorate is the federal agency investigating Satpal Singh Chawla and others, who are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Chhattisgarh.

   Why:

   The agency took these assets because they relate to an alleged tender commission scam involving the former government.

   What it means:

   The accused individuals can no longer sell or transfer these assets while the legal process continues.

2. 1 Nov 2026Chargesheet

   DMF scam, assets worth 31 crores attached: Used to take 25% to 50% commission in exchange for awarding tenders, chargesheet filed against 17 accused.

   Chhattisgarh DMF scam ED probe chargesheet 17 accused assets attached latest updates. Follow Dainik Bhaskar. In the Chhattisgarh DMF fund scam, ED has once again taken major action. The agency has attached movable and immovable properties of the accused worth Rs 31.70 crore.

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The agency filed a formal list of accusations against seventeen people and seized their property.

   Who:

   The Enforcement Directorate is the investigating agency, while Satpal Singh Chawla and sixteen others are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Chhattisgarh.

   Why:

   The accused allegedly took large commission payments in exchange for giving out government work contracts.

   What it means:

   The agency has officially presented its evidence in the form of a chargesheet, which is a document listing charges.