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United States of America vs. Gautam Adani

24-CR-433 (NGG) The indictment was filed on October 24, 2024. Related civil enforcement actions by the SEC were filed and deemed related due to overlapping facts and transactions. On May 18, 2026, the government filed a motion to dismiss the indictment with prejudice, which was granted by the court. Subsequently, notices of withdrawal of counsel for the government attorneys were filed on May 20, 2026. The case is dismissed with prejudice and closed. Filed Oct 24, 2024

This criminal case involves multiple defendants associated with an Indian renewable-energy company and related entities charged with conspiracy to commit bribery under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), securities fraud conspiracy related to 2021 and 2024 bond offerings, wire fraud conspiracy involving financial transactions, and conspiracy to obstruct justice. The allegations include bribery schemes to secure energy project contracts, fraudulent misrepresentations to investors, and efforts to conceal investigations from authorities, with overt acts spanning from 2020 through 2024.

A chronological view of key events and filings in this matter.

2026
Your lawyer has withdrawn from the case
May 20, 2026

The attorney previously handling your case will no longer be working on it. You or your new lawyer will need to take the next steps.

Government lawyer steps down from your case
May 20, 2026

The government lawyer Andrew Tyler will no longer be handling your case. Someone else will take over from him as the government's representative.

Government Asks to End Your Case
May 18, 2026

The government has asked the court to stop your case completely. This means they do not plan to continue with the charges against you.

Case Dismissed and Charges Dropped
May 1, 2026

The court has officially ended the case against you. You no longer have to worry about these charges.

2024
SEC Requests Related Cases Be Handled Together
Dec 5, 2024

The SEC asked the court to manage your case and a similar one together. This helps save time by handling related issues in one place.

Notice of related case connection
Dec 5, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission let the court know that your case is connected to another one involving similar events. This means the cases may be handled together because they are related.

Criminal Charges Involving Energy Company
Oct 24, 2024

There are serious legal accusations related to bribery and fraud connected to energy projects you are associated with. These claims involve dishonesty and efforts to hide information from authorities over several years.

Follow-up call regarding the 2024 News Article and the 2024 Bond Circular
Jul 25, 2024
U.S. Issuer publicly announced withdrawal from 650 MW PPAs
Mar 28, 2024
SECI sent letters terminating 2.3 GW PPAs and authorizing reallocation
Mar 18, 2024
2023
Meeting with US government representatives with false statements about Bribery Scheme
Jun 28, 2023
Meeting with US government representatives with false statements about Bribery Scheme
May 18, 2023
Meeting with US government representatives with false statements about Bribery Scheme
Mar 29, 2023
FBI executed search warrant and grand jury subpoena on SAGAR R. ADANI
Mar 17, 2023
2022
Compliance Certificate executed by VNEET S. JAAIN for 2021 144A Bond
Dec 27, 2022
Email to GAUTAM S. ADANI stating that U.S. Issuer submitted letter to SECI and will follow up closely
Dec 8, 2022
U.S. Issuer sent letter to SECI requesting meeting to discuss 2.3 GW PPAs
Dec 7, 2022
U.S. Issuer's board meeting expected to approve final letter to be sent to SECI
Nov 24, 2022
Meeting in India agreeing on returning 2.3 GW PPAs to facilitate acquisition by Indian Energy Company's subsidiary
Jun 14, 2022
Call between SAURABH AGARWAL and GAUTAM S. ADANI about the Bribery Scheme
May 28, 2022
Meeting between RUPESH AGARWAL and VNEET S. JAAIN with views exchanged, no resolution
May 12, 2022
Meeting in India to discuss the Bribery Scheme
Apr 29, 2022
2021
Final pre-launch due diligence confirmation email for 2021 144A Bond issuance
Sep 8, 2021
Issuance of $750 million 2021 144A Bond by Indian Energy Company
Sep 8, 2021
Due diligence session by 2021 Joint Bookrunners with Indian Energy Company management
Sep 1, 2021
Due diligence session by 2021 Joint Bookrunners with Indian Energy Company management
Aug 27, 2021
Management Committee resolution authorizing Indian Energy Company to issue $750 million securities
Aug 26, 2021
Due diligence session by 2021 Joint Bookrunners with Indian Energy Company management
Jul 30, 2021