CBI Cracks Down on Reliance Communications: Fraud Under the Lens

The CBI conducted searches at seven premises related to Reliance Communications, part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, regarding an alleged fraud of Rs 27,337 crore. These searches, carried out under search warrants, targeted residences of former company officials across several cities, seizing documents for further investigation.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out significant searches on Thursday at seven locations linked to Reliance Communications Ltd, an arm of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. The searches were conducted in Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru, focusing on residences of former top company officials from the 2015-2017 period.

The CBI's action followed search warrants issued by a Mumbai special judge on May 14, 2026, resulting in the seizure of critical documents. Officials are continuing their investigation into the alleged frauds, as stated in an official CBI release.

This operation is an offshoot of seven cases lodged against Reliance by various public sector banks and the LIC, alleging a colossal fraud involving Rs 27,337 crore. The CBI had earlier raided 31 locations and detained two senior executives from the company over financial irregularities.