Gautam Adani denies any deal linked to dismissal of U.S. criminal case in sworn affidavit

The Hindu · 🇮🇳 public India · Jul 15, 2026 · 926 words · By PTI

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What to know about Gautam Adani denies any deal linked to dismissal of U.S. criminal case in sworn affidavit

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has denied under oath that there was any promise, agreement or deal behind the U.S.

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What happened

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has denied under oath that there was any promise, agreement or deal behind the U.S.

Why it matters

Department of Justice's move to dismiss a criminal indictment against him, saying, in a sworn affidavit, that he was unaware of any exchange connected to the decision.

Common ground

judge ends graft case against Gautam Adani The affidavit was filed in response to a July 8 order by the U.S.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

Follow-up questions

What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Gautam Adani denies any deal linked to dismissal of U.S. criminal case in sworn affidavit?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The Department of Justice has since sought dismissal of the criminal proceedings with prejudice?
What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?

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Claim 1: “The Department of Justice has since sought dismissal of the criminal proceedings with prejudice”

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Multiple sources confirm the DOJ sought dismissal of the criminal proceedings 'with prejudice'.

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Claim 2: “According to the affidavit, Mr. Adani's legal counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, held meetings with officials from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and submitted a white paper, expert reports and other materials.”

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Web search results explicitly state that Adani's legal counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, met with the DOJ and SEC and submitted a white paper and expert reports.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeffrey Bryan Wall (born April 25, 1976) is an American attorney and former government official who served as the acting Solicitor General of the United States and the Principal Deputy Solicitor Gener…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Joseph Giuffra Jr. (born 1959 or 1960) is an American attorney. He is co-chair and a partner of Sullivan & Cromwell in New York, and is a member of their management committee. He is Donald Tru…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the United States, "white-shoe firm" is a term used to describe prestigious professional services firms—particularly law firms, investment banks, and accounting firms—historically associated with t…
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Claim 3: “The affidavit follows a July 4 filing by the DoJ in which prosecutors rejected reports linking the dismissal of the case to investment commitments in the U.S., calling such claims false.”

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Multiple sources confirm a July 4 filing by the DOJ in which prosecutors denied that the dismissal was linked to investment commitments.

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web search NEUTRAL — The DoJ also rejected claims linking the dismissal to Adani Group's US investment plans, citing legal challenges and the case's "indefensible" nature.
https://www.thedailyjagran.com/business/gautam-adani-denies-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Justice Department denied dismissal was linked to Adani's proposed $10-billion US investment and said the case lacked jurisdiction and legal merit.
https://thefederal.com/category/business/us-adani-case-denie…

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web search NEUTRAL — In a July 4 filing before Judge Nicholas G Garaufis US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the DOJ defended its decision to seek dismissal with prejudice of all charges in United Stat…
https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/adani-case-was-a…

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Claim 4: “Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has denied under oath that there was any promise, agreement or deal behind the U.S. Department of Justice's move to dismiss a criminal indictment against him”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Gautam Adani filed a sworn affidavit denying any deal or agreement in exchange for the DOJ's motion to dismiss the indictment.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hindenburg Research LLC was a U.S. investment research firm with a focus on activist short-selling founded by Nathan Anderson in 2017. Named after the 1937 Hindenburg disaster, which they characterize…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Indictment against Gautam Adani et al. is a 2024 federal indictment in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and seven top business ex…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indictment_against_Gautam_Adan…

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Claim 5: “The Justice Department had moved to dismiss charges filed in 2024 under the Biden administration, accusing Mr. Adani and seven others of participating in a scheme to pay about $250 million in bribes to Indian officials to secure power supply contracts and misleading investors while raising capital in U.S. markets.”

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Wikipedia confirms the existence of a 2024 federal indictment in the Eastern District of New York against Gautam Adani and seven executives. Web search results corroborate the DOJ's move to dismiss and the nature of the bribery allegations ($250 million).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lisa Oudens Monaco (born February 25, 1968) is an American attorney who served as the 39th United States deputy attorney general from 2021 to 2025. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Monaco prev…
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Claim 6: “The affidavit was filed in response to a July 8 order by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York asking Mr. Adani to state under oath whether he was aware of any promise, offer or agreement related to the dismissal of the indictment.”

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Web search results confirm that Judge Nicholas Garaufis of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ordered Adani to submit a sworn affidavit by July 15 following an order on July 8.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (in case citations, E.D.N.Y.) is the federal district court whose territorial jurisdiction spans five counties in New York State:…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA; in case citations, E.D. Va.) is one of two United States district courts serving the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its jurisdic…
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Claim 7: “Judge Garaufis had directed Mr. Adani to submit the affidavit by July 15”

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Claim 8: “Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter, who said he was the "final and sole decision-maker" behind the Justice Department's move to dismiss the case”

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Claim 9: “The indictment, announced in November 2024, triggered a sharp sell-off in Adani Group stocks, wiping out nearly Rs 2.85 lakh crore in market capitalisation over four trading sessions”

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While the indictment is confirmed, the specific financial loss of Rs 2.85 lakh crore over four trading sessions was not present in the provided evidence.

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Claim 10: “Gautam Adani agrees to $18 million penalty in U.S. bribery case”

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Multiple independent sources report that Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar agreed to a total civil penalty of $18 million ($6m and $12m respectively).

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web search NEUTRAL — Gautam Adani agrees to $18 million penalty in U.S. bribery case.Gautam Adani and nephew Sagar to pay $18 million to settle US bribery case: Report. 11 days ago. Save for later.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — According to a Bar and Bench report, Gautam Adani has consented to a proposed USD 6 million penalty, whereas his nephew agreed to USD 12 million, under the proposed agreement filed in federal court on…
https://m.thewire.in/article/business/gautam-and-sagar-adani…

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web search NEUTRAL — Adani, along with his nephew Sagar Adani, agreed to the "payment of a civil penalty" totalling US$18 million, while noting that it came "without admitting or denying the allegations made in the civil …
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Claim 11: “The DoJ also told the court that the indictment appeared to have been unsealed during the final days of the Joe Biden administration as a "name-and-shame" action, leaving the matter for the succeeding Donald Trump Administration.”

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Multiple sources quote the DOJ describing the indictment as a 'name-and-shame' action unsealed in the final days of the Biden administration.

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web search NEUTRAL — The DOJ said the indictment was unsealed in the final days of the previous administration, apparently as a “name and shame” exercise designed to make allegations without any realistic prospect of tria…
https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/adani-case-was-a…

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web search NEUTRAL — The DoJ also told the court that the indictment appeared to have been unsealed during the final days of the Joe Biden administration as a "name-and-shame" action, leaving the matter for the succeeding…
https://news.abplive.com/business/gautam-adani-files-sworn-a…

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web search NEUTRAL — "The indictment was unsealed in the final days of the prior Administration, apparently as a 'name and shame' designed to levy accusations without any realistic prospect of a trial ever occurring".
https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/the+wire+english-e…

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Claim 12: “Adani said the group's intention to invest $10 billion in the United States had been publicly announced on November 13, 2024, before the indictment was unsealed.”

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Multiple sources confirm Adani announced a $10 billion investment in US energy and infrastructure via a post on X on November 13, 2024.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Adani Group (Hindi: [əd̪aːniː], Gujarati: [əd̪aɳiː]) is an Indian multinational conglomerate, headquartered in Ahmedabad. Founded by Gautam Adani in 1988 as a commodity trading business, the Group's b…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gautam Shantilal Adani (Gujarati: [ɡəʊt̪əm ʃãn̪t̪ilal əd̪aɳiː]) (born 24 June 1962) is an Indian billionaire businessman who is the founder and chairman of the Adani Group, a multinational conglomerat…
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