CBI questions Anil Ambani in ₹2,929-crore cheating case
The Hindu
CBI interrogates Anil Ambani in a ₹2,929-crore cheating case involving alleged loan fund irregularities from State Bank of India.
The CBI on Thursday (March 19, 2026) questioned industrialist Anil Ambani for nearly eight hours in connection with a ₹2,929-crore cheating case, registered against him and Reliance Communications Ltd., on a complaint by the State Bank of India, officials said.
The industrialist, who is facing several investigations in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases, has been called again on Friday (March 20, 2026) for questioning, they said.
Mr. Ambani arrived at the agency headquarters at around 10.15 a.m. and was taken to the investigation team after the completion of formalities. He left the agency headquarters at around 6.15 p.m.
"In connection with the case registered by CBI on August 21, 2025 against Reliance Communications Limited in a ₹2929.05 crore Bank Fraud case in which Reliance Communications Limited, Anil D. Ambani and others unknown, including unknown public servants, are accused, the CBI summoned Anil D. Ambani for interrogation today at CBI Head Office at Delhi," a CBI spokesperson said in a statement.
"The accused Anil D. Ambani appeared before the Investigating Officer today and has been interrogated for about 8 Hours. For further questioning, the accused has been directed to appear before the investigating officer tomorrow as well," the spokesperson said.
According to the statement, the agency questioned Mr. Ambani about the decision-making process at the company. Several emails exchanged between him and executives also came up.
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