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business1 year ago

Gautam Adani Faces US Fraud and Bribery Charges Amidst Denials

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US, accused of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure contracts for his renewable energy company. The charges have led to a significant drop in Adani Group's stock prices and halted a $600 million bond offering. The allegations follow a 2023 report by Hindenburg Research accusing the group of stock manipulation and fraud, which Adani denied. The case has sparked political controversy in India, with opposition leaders demanding action against Adani and questioning his ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

business1 year ago

Gautam Adani Faces US Indictment Over Bribery Allegations

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by US federal prosecutors for allegedly orchestrating a bribery scheme to secure favorable solar power contracts in India, potentially profiting over $2 billion. The charges, which include securities fraud, involve Adani, his nephew, and executives from Adani Group and a Canadian pension fund. The scheme allegedly involved $250 million in bribes to Indian officials and was concealed from US investors. The indictment could reignite scrutiny on Adani Group, which has faced previous allegations of fraud.

business1 year ago

Gautam Adani Faces US Charges in $250M Bribery Scandal

Billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted in New York for allegedly orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure solar energy contracts in India, which were expected to generate $2 billion in profits. The charges include securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud. The US attorney's office and the SEC have accused Adani and two other executives of paying bribes to Indian officials and misleading US investors. Adani Group has not yet commented on the charges.