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Tech CEO Indicted for $420 Million AI Fraud

4/18/2026

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  • The U.S. Department of Justice indicted tech CEO Puthugramam “Harish” Chidambaran and CFO Sayyed Farhan Ali “Farhan” Naqvi on 10 counts concerning iLearning.
  • The indictment alleges they ran a fraudulent enterprise, falsely claiming over $420 million in revenue from AI services.
  • It states iLearning fabricated customer relationships and revenues, misleading investors during the AI boom.
  • U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. emphasized protecting investors and holding executives accountable for market integrity.