Sun Nov 24 22:54:56 UTC 2024: ## Adani Cousin’s Phone Reveals Details of Bribery Scheme: Reuters
**New Delhi:** Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest man, and his cousin Sagar Adani, along with six others, are embroiled in a US fraud and bribery case. According to Reuters, citing court filings, Sagar Adani played a key role, documenting bribe payments to various individuals on his mobile phone, primarily through WhatsApp messages. US prosecutors have referred to these messages as “bribe notes,” detailing the amounts and recipients.
Sagar Adani, 30, joined the Adani Group in 2015 and rapidly climbed the ranks, becoming a key figure in Adani Green Energy’s strategic and financial dealings. While his name wasn’t widely known, his involvement in this case has brought him to the forefront. Court filings, as reported by Reuters, indicate Sagar Adani worked closely with Gautam Adani, attending meetings with power companies and discussing bribes with senior executives.
Both Gautam and Sagar Adani are subject to US arrest warrants related to allegations of defrauding US investors and bribing Indian officials. The Adani Group has denied the allegations and stated its intention to pursue legal action.
The unfolding scandal is expected to intensify political scrutiny of the Modi government, with opposition parties likely to raise the issue strongly in parliament. This development poses a significant challenge to the government’s legislative agenda, particularly during the ongoing parliamentary sessions.
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