CBI questions Anil Ambani in ₹2,929-crore Reliance Communications case
The Facts
- The CBI questioned Anil Ambani on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in New Delhi in connection with a case tied to Reliance Communications Ltd.
- The case was registered on the basis of a complaint by the State Bank of India.
- Reports say Ambani was questioned for about eight hours and left the CBI headquarters in the evening.
- The CBI summoned Ambani again for questioning on Friday, March 20, 2026.
- The allegations reported by multiple outlets include fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in loan funds issued to Reliance Communications.
- Several reports say the CBI case concerns an alleged ₹2,929-crore or ₹2,929.05-crore fraud or cheating case involving Ambani and Reliance Communications.
- Ambani's spokesperson said he would appear before the CBI on March 19 and 20 and cooperate with the investigation.
Context
What is the CBI investigating?
The reports say the probe concerns allegations that Reliance Communications misused or diverted loan funds, with investigators citing fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in loans from a consortium of lenders led by SBI ThePrint NewsBytes cnbctv18.com mid-day.
Why is SBI central to the case?
Multiple reports say the criminal case was registered after a complaint by SBI, which was the lead bank in a consortium of lenders to Reliance Communications mint Asian News Internat… mid-day.
Has the CBI said Ambani is done being questioned?
No. Reports say he was questioned for about eight hours on Thursday and was directed to appear again on Friday for further questioning Hindu ThePrint Asian News Internat….
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