US DOJ drops all charges against Adani, closing bribery case permanently

Justice Department dismissed criminal charges against Gautam and Sagar Adani with prejudice, following SEC ($18M) and OFAC ($275M) settlements. Resolution removes a major overhang on the Adani conglomerate's retail expansion, capital raising, and partnership plans across India.

— Source publishedMon, 18 May, 2026, 22:50 IST·First seen Mon, 18 May, 2026, 23:01 IST·Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies

What happened

Adani Group · US Justice Department dismissed all criminal charges against Gautam and Sagar Adani with prejudice, closing the bribery case permanently. Follows

Key facts

  • $6 million
  • $12 million
  • $275 million
  • $265 million

Why this matters

With bribery charges dismissed and SEC/OFAC settlements behind it, Adani is back on the table as a credible JV and M&A counterparty for global retail and consumer brands targeting India.