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US Justice Department reportedly weighs dropping bribery case against Gautam Adani after jurisdiction fight
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Published on 15 May 2026
Prosecutors faced a jurisdiction challenge that stalled everything
A New York Times report says the US Justice Department is considering dropping bribery charges against Gautam Adani and others, after Adani’s lawyers pushed back on US jurisdiction and evidence. The US SEC previously alleged an alleged $250 million-plus bribery scheme from 2020 to 2024 tied to solar contracts in India. The report also links the shift to a new legal team led by Robert J Giuffra Jr., who reportedly met DOJ officials and argued prosecutors lacked grounds to proceed.
- NYT claims DOJ is considering dropping Adani bribery charges
- SEC alleged a $250 million plus solar bribery scheme (2020 to 2024)
- Adani’s lawyers contest US jurisdiction and seek dismissal
- New legal team led by Robert J Giuffra Jr. is mentioned by NYT
- A reported meeting at DOJ headquarters questioned evidence and jurisdiction
- The case has moved toward dismissal discussions in EDNY
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