# US Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani

A US federal judge has dropped criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and others in a case involving alleged bribery and fraud. The dismissal removes a major legal threat for Adani, whose conglomerate spans ports, energy, and infrastructure, potentially boosting investor confidence and impacting his business empire's global operations.

**Importance:** 4/5

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### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/10/gautam-adani-charges-dismissed-doj) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:54:30 GMT