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Gautam Adani Denies U.S. Bribery Allegations, Calls Charges Baseless

The Adani Group chairman reaffirms commitment to compliance after U.S. indictment alleging a $250 million bribery scheme.

  • U.S. prosecutors have charged Gautam Adani and executives of the Adani Group with fraud and conspiracy, alleging $250 million in bribes to Indian officials to secure solar energy contracts.
  • Adani has strongly denied the allegations, labeling them as baseless and reiterating his company's commitment to regulatory compliance.
  • The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated it has not received any formal requests from U.S. authorities regarding the case and views it as a private legal matter.
  • Adani Group claims the indictment misrepresents facts and emphasizes that no evidence has been presented to show officials received bribes from its executives.
  • The allegations have led to significant financial repercussions for the conglomerate, including a $55 billion loss in market capitalization and scrutiny of its international projects.
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