Archive · 13 Aug 2025
SEC Unable to Serve Summons to Adanis in Bribery Case
The SEC, a US government agency, is trying to officially notify Gautam and Sagar Adani about a lawsuit alleging bribery related to renewable energy contracts.
The SEC accuses them of paying Indian officials to secure these contracts.
Nine months after filing the case, the SEC is still trying to deliver the summons in India.
The case involves a 2021 fundraising by Adani Green, where US investors participated.
The SEC has yet to serve summons to Gautam and Sagar Adani in India.
The SEC filed a civil and criminal complaint against the Adanis nine months ago.
The case concerns alleged bribery of Indian officials for renewable energy contracts.
The SEC's charges relate to a 2021 fundraising by Adani Green.
US investors were involved in the fundraising.
- Who
- The US SEC, Gautam Adani, and Sagar Adani.
- What
- The SEC is attempting to serve summons to Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani regarding allegations of bribery.
- When
- The lawsuit was filed nine months prior to the report.
- Where
- In India, and in a New York City court.
- Why
- The SEC alleges Adani and Sagar Adani were involved in paying bribes to Indian officials to secure renewable energy contracts.
US SEC
Adani Group
Accusations
US SEC
Allegations of bribery of Indian officials to secure renewable energy contracts.
Adani Group
N/A
- Involved Parties
- Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, US SEC
- Allegation
- Bribery and securities violations
- Court
- New York City court
- Legal Action
- Summons service
- Related Entity
- Adani Green
Sources
US SEC says Modi govt yet to deliver bribery case summons to Adani Group after six months - Telegraph India
SEC seeks India’s help to serve summons in Adani case
US SEC still unable to serve summons to Gautam Adani in bribery and securities fraud case
US regulators say Indian authorities have not served formal summons to Gautam Adani
