bribery scheme

A court has observed prima facie material suggesting Jacqueline Fernandez accepted expensive gifts from Sukesh Chandrasekhar despite knowing his criminal background. Charges are to be framed against all accused, with the court remarking Fernandez was in connivance to conceal proceeds of crime, including gifts and transfers to her family.

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.

Adani Enterprises has agreed to a $275 million settlement with the US Treasury over alleged violations of sanctions involving Iran. The company reportedly purchased liquefied petroleum gas from a Dubai trader that was actually sourced from Iran. This settlement occurs alongside other legal proceedings involving Gautam Adani in the US.

Gautam and Sagar Adani are challenging a US SEC securities fraud lawsuit, arguing the case lacks US jurisdiction and credible bribery evidence. They contend investors suffered no losses from the 2021 Adani Green bond issue, which they claim was conducted entirely outside the US. The Adanis deny wrongdoing and seek dismissal of the SEC's claims.

Adani Group stocks surged up to 13% after Gautam Adani sought dismissal of a US SEC civil case, citing no credible evidence of bribery. Lawyers argued the alleged actions were extraterritorial and took place in India. This, along with a positive outlook for Adani Green Energy, boosted investor sentiment.