CBI Questions Anil Ambani in ₹2,929 Cr Case
CBI interrogates Anil Ambani for nearly eight hours in ₹2,929 crore SBI-linked fraud case involving Reliance Communications, with further questioning scheduled.
NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today interrogated Reliance Group Chairman Anil Dhirubhai Ambani for approximately eight hours at its headquarters in connection with an alleged ₹2,929 crore cheating and fraud case involving Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM).
Ambani arrived at the CBI office this morning following a summons and was questioned extensively regarding allegations of fund diversion, misappropriation, and other irregularities in loan funds provided by the State Bank of India (SBI) to RCOM.
The case, registered on a complaint from SBI, includes charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and criminal breach of trust under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
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According to officials, the probe focuses on how loan amounts disbursed to RCOM were allegedly misused, leading to significant financial losses for the bank. Ambani’s appearance marks a key development in the long-running investigation into RCOM’s financial dealings, which have previously drawn scrutiny from multiple agencies amid the company’s debt crisis and eventual insolvency proceedings.
A spokesperson for Anil Ambani issued a statement confirming the questioning: “Mr. Anil Ambani will be appearing before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi on 19th and 20th March, 2026 for examination, in connection with the FIR registered on the basis of a complaint filed by the State Bank of India regarding Reliance Communications Ltd. (RCOM).
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The appearance is in furtherance to Mr. Ambani’s commitment to extend full cooperation in the matter with all agencies.
“The spokesperson added that Ambani “denies all allegations and charges, and will duly defend himself.” Ambani has been asked to return to the CBI headquarters tomorrow, March 20, 2026, for further interrogation.
No arrests or additional coercive actions were reported today, and the session concluded in the evening with Ambani leaving the premises.
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This latest round of questioning comes amid heightened regulatory and investigative pressure on the Anil Ambani-led group, including ongoing probes by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in related money laundering matters and separate bank fraud cases.
The development has drawn significant attention in business and financial circles, with market observers noting potential implications for creditor recoveries and group restructuring efforts.
The CBI has not released further details on today’s proceedings, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. Officials emphasized that the probe remains active, with more evidence collection and witness examinations expected in the coming days.
