MEA Clarification On Ad. Group: The Ministry of External Affairs has made a shocking revelation regarding the allegations of bribery and fraud in America against Ad. Group company Ad. Green Energy. Also the US Justice Department alleged that the rules have been violated.
While addressing the press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Indian government has not been given any instructions or information from the US regarding Ad.. America itself did not follow the rules of informing that country before submitting this complaint letter. This is a legal matter involving private comp.es, individuals, and the US Department of Justice. There are established procedures and legal avenues in this matter. Which has to be followed. No prior information was given to the Government of India on this issue.
Do not seek help even in summons or warrants
Randhir Jaiswal said, “A request by a foreign government to serve a summons or arrest warrant is part of mutual legal assistance in that country. But America has not made any such request. An investigation is conducted based on this request.”
We are not part of the legal profession
It further said, ‘The Ministry of External Affairs has not received any warrant or complaint against Ad. Group for allegations of bribery and fraud. This is a matter that concerns private individuals and private institutions. Therefore, the Government of India is currently not legally a part of it in any way. We are looking at this as a matter between the US Justice Department and private individuals and org.zations.
The US Justice Department last week charged Ad. and others with allegedly paying $250 million in bribes to Indian officials to win solar power contracts and allegedly raising funds from investors in the US.
