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.

— Filed Mon, 18 May, 2026, 23:04 IST · Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies · Updated

US Justice Department dismissed all criminal charges against Gautam and Sagar Adani with prejudice, closing the bribery case permanently. Follows SEC settlement ($18M total) and OFAC resolution ($275M), removing major overhang on Adani conglomerate's retail and capital plans.