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 gigawatts of solar power to the Indian government to light millions of homes and businesses.The Adani Group denied the allegations at the time, calling them baseless.
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US prosecutors drop fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautaum Adani
US prosecutors have requested a judge dismiss criminal fraud and conspiracy charges against Indian billionaire Gautaum Adani. Adani had been accused of duping investors in a major Indian solar project, with allegations in 2024 that he paid large bribes to ensure its success.
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US prosecutors have requested a judge dismiss criminal fraud and conspiracy charges against Indian billionaire Gautaum Adani. Adani had been accused of duping investors in a major Indian solar project, with allegations in 2024 that he paid large bribes to ensure its success. The charges included conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud, related to an arrangement for Adani Green Energy and another firm to sell solar power to the Indian government. The Adani Group had previously denied these allegations, deeming them baseless.
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