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PoliticsMay 19

U.S. Drops Criminal and Civil Cases Against Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss bribery and fraud cases against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani following his company's $10 billion U.S. investment commitment.

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The Trump administration has moved to dismiss both criminal and civil cases against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, according to court filings and government sources. The decision comes after Adani's conglomerate committed to investing $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure and energy projects.

Adani, one of Asia's richest individuals, had been facing federal charges including bribery and securities fraud. Prosecutors alleged that Adani and his associates misled American investors about payments made to Indian officials to secure solar energy contracts. The criminal case was filed in federal court in New York.

The Adani Group's investment pledge focuses on expanding renewable energy infrastructure and port facilities across the United States. Company officials stated the investments would create thousands of American jobs and support the administration's energy independence goals.

Federal prosecutors filed motions to dismiss the criminal charges, while the Securities and Exchange Commission moved to end its parallel civil enforcement action. The Justice Department cited changed circumstances and prosecutorial priorities in its decision to drop the cases.

The dismissal represents a significant shift in the U.S. government's approach to the Adani matter. The cases had created diplomatic tensions between the United States and India, where Adani's companies operate major infrastructure projects including ports, airports, and power plants.

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