8 months ago
CBI Books Jai Ambani in Rs 228 Crore Fraud Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, the son of industrialist Anil Ambani, and two other directors of Reliance Home Finance Ltd.
(RHFL) of cheating Union Bank of India.
The bank says the company took a loan of Rs 450 crore but did not pay it back on time.
The account was then marked as a non-performing asset (NPA).
A detailed check of the company's accounts showed that the money was used for things other than what the loan was meant for.
The bank claims that the accused people misused the funds and did not follow the rules.
The CBI conducted searches at the residences of the accused and seized several incriminating documents.
This is the first time Jai Ambani has been directly involved in such a case, though his father has been investigated before for similar issues.
The CBI has booked Jai Anmol Anil Ambani and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) for alleged cheating of Rs 228 crore with Union Bank of India.
The company availed a credit limit of Rs 450 crore from the bank's SCF branch in Mumbai for business needs.
The account was classified as a non-performing asset (NPA) on September 30, 2019, due to non-repayment of instalments.
A forensic examination by Grant Thornton revealed that borrowed funds were mis-apportioned and diverted for purposes other than those for which the finance was extended.
The bank alleged that the accused persons committed fraudulent misappropriation of funds through manipulation of accounts and criminal breach of trust.
- Who
- Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, Ravindra Sharad Sudhakar, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL)
- What
- Alleged cheating and fraud resulting in a loss of Rs 228 crore to Union Bank of India
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- When
- The account was classified as a non-performing asset (NPA) on September 30, 2019, and declared fraud on October 10, 2024
- Why
- The company failed to repay the loan and diverted funds for purposes other than those for which the finance was extended
Bank's Allegations
Ambani's Defense
Loan Misappropriation
Bank's Allegations
The bank alleges that the loan funds were misappropriated and used for purposes other than those specified in the loan agreement.
Ambani's Defense
No response or defense has been issued by the Ambani family or the company as of now.
Non-Performance of Loan
Bank's Allegations
The bank claims that the account was declared an NPA due to non-repayment of instalments and failure to meet financial discipline conditions.
Ambani's Defense
No response or defense has been issued by the Ambani family or the company as of now.
Key facts
- Accused Individuals
- Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, Ravindra Sharad Sudhakar
- Company Involved
- Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL)
- Bank Involved
- Union Bank of India (erstwhile Andhra Bank)
- Amount Involved
- Rs 228 crore
- Credit Limit Availed
- Rs 450 crore
- Forensic Examination Period
- April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019
- Date Account Classified as NPA
- September 30, 2019
- Date Account Declared Fraud
- October 10, 2024
Timeline
SBI flags Reliance loan as potential fraud, alerting RBI.
CBI responds, books Reliance Home Finance trio for Rs 228 crore Union Bank fraud.
Quotes
Reliance Infrastructure
A company led by Anil Ambani
“The Company has today received an Order from ED whereby it has placed lien in the Company’s bank accounts for Rs. 77.86 crore in relation to alleged violations under FEMA”
financialexpress.com
Sources
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