Fri Feb 14 06:51:25 UTC 2025: ## Modi Denies Discussing Adani Case with Trump Amidst US Law Suspension
**Washington D.C., February 14, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denied discussing the US charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with US President Donald Trump. During a joint press conference at the White House – a rare unscripted appearance for the Prime Minister – Modi stated that such “personal matters” are not discussed between world leaders. This comes just days after Trump temporarily suspended the Foreign Practices Corruption Act (FPCA) for six months.
The FPCA prohibits bribery of foreign officials to secure business. In November 2024, the US indicted Adani associates for allegedly violating this law through a bribery scheme exceeding $250 million between 2020 and 2024; Adani himself faces separate charges. Trump’s suspension of the FPCA could potentially offer a reprieve to Adani and his associates. Modi’s participation in the press conference marks only his second at the White House.
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