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US Drops Fraud Charges Against Billionaire Gautam Adani

The US Justice Department has dropped criminal and civil fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a decision that led to a rally in Adani Group stocks.

18 May, 16:24 — 19 May, 09:14
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NYTMostly Factual7d ago

Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate

Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.

By Santul Nerkar and Alex Travelli

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7d ago

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment

Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project in India.

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cnbcMostly Factual7d ago

After U.S. SEC, Treasury and Justice departments offer billionaire Gautam Adani legal relief

The U.S. Treasury Department settled a case against Adani Enterprises, involving the purchase of sanctioned Iranian energy between November 2023 and June 2025.

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SCMPMostly Factual7d ago

US prosecutors drop fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautaum Adani

US prosecutors asked a judge on Monday to dismiss criminal fraud and conspiracy charges against Indian billionaire Gautaum Adani, who had been accused of duping investors in a major solar project in India. Adani, one of the world’s richest people, was accused in 2024 of paying massive bribes to ensure the project’s success. He was charged with conspiracy, securities fraud and wire fraud charges in connection with a lucrative arrangement for Adani Green Energy and another firm to sell 12...

By Associated Press

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7d ago

All charges dropped by US department of justice: Adani Group stocks rally up to 3%

Stocks of several Adani Group firms, including Adani Enterprises, Adani Green, Adani Power, Adani Ports, Adani Energy and Adani Total Gas, rose by as much as 3.5% after the case was effectively closed the securities and wire alleged fraud case in New York.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

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ndtvMostly Factual7d ago

Adani Group Stocks Rally Day After US Drops All Charges Against Gautam Adani

Multiple US regulatory and legal investigations involving the group have all closed in the last couple of days.

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japan-timesMostly Factual7d ago

U.S. drops charges against Gautam Adani after settlements and investment pledge

The move is a boon for Asia's richest person and his companies, and a reversal by U.S. officials on cases brought at the end of the Biden administration.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7d ago

US ends civil, criminal cases against Adani

Indian billionaire gets reprieve after promising $10b investment

By Reuters

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punch-ngMostly Factual7d ago

Four Nigerians held in India over social media fraud, impersonation

Four Nigerian nationals were arrested in India for alleged social media fraud, using impersonation and elaborate scams to defraud victims of large sums of Read More: https://punchng.com/four-nigerians-held-in-india-over-social-media-fraud-impersonation/

By Punch Newspapers

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myjoyonlineMixed7d ago

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in a case where he is accused of bribing Indian officials for as much as $265m to secure contracts and lying to US investors to land a solar energy project in India, allegations that his company has long denied.

By Albert Kuzor

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NYT18 May, 16:24First to report

Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate

Yahoo18 May, 16:36

US prosecutors drop fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautam Adani

AP18 May, 16:38

US prosecutors drop fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautaum Adani - AP News

SCMP18 May, 17:01

US prosecutors drop fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautaum Adani

forbes18 May, 17:36

Billionaire Gautam Adani’s Fraud Charges Dropped By Justice Department - Forbes

wsj18 May, 17:41

Justice Department Drops Criminal Case Against Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani - WSJ

FT18 May, 18:04

US drops criminal fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani

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bloomberg18 May, 19:57

DOJ Seeks to Drop US Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani - Bloomberg.com

express-tribune18 May, 20:07

US ends civil, criminal cases against Adani

Al Jazeera18 May, 21:02

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment

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japan-times18 May, 23:29

U.S. drops charges against Gautam Adani after settlements and investment pledge

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punch-ng19 May, 02:26

Four Nigerians held in India over social media fraud, impersonation

cnbc19 May, 03:25

After U.S. SEC, Treasury and Justice departments offer billionaire Gautam Adani legal relief

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Times of India19 May, 05:40

All charges dropped by US department of justice: Adani Group stocks rally up to 3%

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ndtv19 May, 08:09

Adani Group Stocks Rally Day After US Drops All Charges Against Gautam Adani

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myjoyonline19 May, 09:14

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment

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faz19 May, 12:44Latest update

Gautam Adani: USA lassen Anklage gegen reichsten Inder fallen