Asia’s second-richest person indicted over a $265 million bribery scandal, following years of rapid expansion and mounting controversies Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire tycoon at the center of a multimillion-dollar bribery scandal, has long been a polarizing figure in both India and the global business community. From humble beginnings in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Adani’s extraordinary rise to prominence has been accompanied by a trail of controversy, with accusations ranging from corruption and tax evasion to environmental and human rights concerns. Born on June 24, 1962, Adani dropped out of school at just 16, embarking on a self-made journey that led him … Continue reading Gautam Adani: The Rise and Fall of India’s Controversial Tycoon Facing US Bribery Charges