New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 68.16 crore belonging to three major Chhattisgarh-based distilleries as part of its investigation conducted into the massive state liquor scam involving a criminal syndicate of high-ranking bureaucrats, politicians, and private entities.

The agency's action came against Chhattisgarh Distilleries Ltd (CDL), Bhatia Wine Merchants Pvt Ltd (BWMPL) and Welcome Distilleries Pvt Ltd (WDPL). The total attachment made by ED in respect of the three distillers now stands at Rs 96.55 crore, ED said.

ED's Raipur zonal office took the action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

ED said its investigation reveals that the three licensed manufa...