Tue Nov 26 00:12:41 UTC 2024: ## US Remains Silent on Adani Indictment as India Parliament Disrupted
**New Delhi/Washington, Nov 26, 2024** – The U.S. State Department has declined to comment on the ongoing disruptions in the Indian Parliament stemming from the indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and seven others on bribery charges in a U.S. court.
A five-count indictment, unsealed last week in Brooklyn federal court, accuses Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and others of a $265 million bribery scheme to secure funds from U.S. investors and global financial institutions through false statements. The charges include conspiracies to commit securities and wire fraud, and substantive securities fraud. The indictment also alleges obstruction of justice by several individuals involved.
The Adani Group has vehemently denied all charges, labeling them baseless.
Following the indictment, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, demanded Adani’s immediate arrest, prompting heated protests in both houses of the Indian Parliament that led to their adjournment on Monday. The U.S. State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, responded by stating that the matter is a law enforcement issue and referred all inquiries to the Department of Justice.
The indictment has sparked significant political fallout in India, with opposition parties demanding a thorough investigation. The incident highlights the potential international ramifications of the allegations against the prominent Indian businessman.
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