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Judge Dismisses Bribery Charges After DOJ Drops Case

8/11/2026

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  • District Judge Nicholas Garaufis dismissed charges against billionaire Gautam Adani after the Justice Department announced on May 18 it would drop the case.
  • The November 2024 indictment alleged Adani and seven others offered over $250 million in bribes for $2 billion solar contracts over 20 years.
  • Adani pledged $10 billion in U.S. investment and said in a July 15 sworn statement he was unaware of any quid-pro-quo.