The Justice Department alleged that he and other executives paid off Indian government officials to secure contracts.

Indian billionaire charged in US in $250m bribery case - Adani’s businesses lost over $150bn in market value last year after Hindenburg Research accused his group of improper use of offshore tax haven

Gautam Adani was charged by US prosecutors for allegedly being part of an elaborate scheme to pay USD 265 million (about Rs 2,200 crore) bribe to Indian officials in exchange for the favourable terms for solar power contracts.