US DOJ permanently drops all charges against Adani, clearing legal overhang

The US Justice Department has permanently closed its securities and wire fraud case against Gautam and Sagar Adani. Combined with SEC and OFAC settlements, the move removes a key legal cloud over Adani Group's global ambitions and its consumer and retail-facing businesses.

— Source publishedMon, 18 May, 2026, 23:18 IST·First seen Mon, 18 May, 2026, 23:23 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Adani Group · US DOJ permanently dropped all criminal charges against Gautam and Sagar Adani, closing the securities and wire fraud case. Combined with SEC and

Key facts

  • USD 6 million
  • USD 12 million
  • USD 275 million
  • USD 265 million

Why this matters

The cleared legal slate reopens the door to cross-border M&A, strategic capital raises, and Western retail partnerships that had been effectively frozen while DOJ proceedings were active.