New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a criminal case against businessman Anil Ambani’s son Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, in an alleged banking fraud case linked to Reliance Housing Finance Limited (RHFL), as reported by India Today
This is the first time that a criminal case has been registered against the son of Anil Ambani, who is himself facing heat from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged banking frauds by group companies.
The case also names RHFL, its former CEO and whole-time director Rav
indra Sudhalkar, and unknown others, including unknown public servants, officials said. The complaint alleges cheating, criminal conspiracy and criminal misconduct that led to a wrongful loss of Rs 228.06 crore to the bank involved.
The written complaint sent to the CBI by the bank states that Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, Ravindra Sudhalkar and others were involved in actions that caused financial loss through irregularities in lending and repayment. The agency has taken up the case under charges related to fraud and misuse of position.
The agency is expected to examine documents, loan accounts and internal records of RHFL as part of the investigation. Further questioning of company officials and bank personnel may follow as the probe moves ahead.
Jai Anmol Anil Ambani may also be summoned for questioning in the matter, officials have said.
The Anil Ambani group has not yet issued a detailed public statement on the matter.