US bribery charges linked to only one contract, comprises 10% of business: Adani Group CFO
Adani Group CFO Jugeshinder Singh of the ports-to-power conglomerate sought to defend the allegations, saying none of Adani's 11 public companies are subject to indictment or are accused of any wrongdoing in the said legal filing.
He's not stealing any Americans lunch here.
US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged that Adani and seven of his associates, including his nephew Sagar Adani, promised Indian officials more than $250m in
bribes to secure energy contracts being funded by international investors, including some from the US.
The charges include securities and wire fraud, alleging the Adani Group lied to US investors about its anti-bribery practices.
SEBI is also investigating the group on whether Adani group breached rules requiring the disclosure of market-sensitive information, focusing on Adani Green Energy Ltd’s handling of a US Justice dept probe in to bribery allegations.
India Business News: US authorities have accused Gautam Adani and Adani Group executives of bribery. The charges involve securing contracts for solar power projects in Ind
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Now, a new twist in the case, in India:
Gautam Adani's business empire faced a new wave of turmoil as a US court indictment accused him of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme. The allegations triggered a stock market plunge, wiping out billions from Adani's fortune, and prompted investigations by Indian authorities and the US SEC.
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In a case by Vishal Tiwari, petitioner requested
two critical documents—the U.S. court indictment and the SEC’s complaint—be included in an ongoing case, alleging stock manipulation by the Adani Group.
Adani being a super billionaire, don't need support by anyone. But, truth may need support from 'Daridra Narayanas' of India.
Because bribes will add to the cost of projects for which people have to pay in form of utility bills. So, let truth win, even if it's petitioners or whether it's Adani.
India News: NEW DELHI: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will need to use formal diplomatic protocols to serve summons on Adani Group Founder Gautam.
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