Polity & Governance
US court dismisses $265 million bribery case against Adani Group
What happened
A US federal court in New York dismissed a $265 million bribery case against Adani Group on August 10, 2026, citing insufficient evidence. The case, filed in 2023, alleged improper payments to secure port contracts in Puerto Rico. The ruling marks a legal setback for the plaintiffs, who had sought damages for alleged corruption.
Key facts
The dismissed case involved allegations of a $265 million bribery scheme.
The lawsuit was filed in 2023 and dismissed on August 10, 2026.
The plaintiffs sought damages for alleged corruption in Puerto Rico port contracts.
The ruling was issued by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
The case was brought under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Context
The case was filed in 2023 under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which prohibits bribery of foreign officials by US companies or entities. The plaintiffs accused Adani Group of making $265 million in improper payments to officials in Puerto Rico to secure port infrastructure contracts. Adani Group has consistently denied any wrongdoing, calling the allegations baseless and politically motivated. The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has jurisdiction over the case due to the alleged bribery involving US financial systems.