The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday said it conducted searches at seven premises in connection with a case registered against Reliance Communications Ltd, one of the Reliance ADA Group companies led by Anil Ambani. The searches were carried out across Mumbai, Gurugram and Bengaluru, the agency said in a statement.
Searches At Homes Of Former Company Officials
According to the CBI, the searches were conducted at the residential premises of the then chief executive officer, chief financial officer and directors of the company who served during the 2015 to 2017 period.
Registration Begins for FutureCrime Summit 2026, India’s Largest Cybercrime Conference
The agency said the searches were carried out on the strength of search warrants dated 14 May 2026, issued by the Special Judge for CBI Cases, Mumbai. The searches led to the seizure of incriminating documents, and further investigation is continuing.
Seven Cases Registered Against Reliance Group
The CBI said it has registered seven cases against the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group over the past few months. These cases were filed on complaints lodged by various public sector banks and the Life Insurance Corporation of India in connection with alleged frauds involving thousands of crores of rupees.
The total alleged loss in these cases has been placed at ₹27,337 crore. The agency had earlier conducted searches at 31 locations over the past few months after registration of the cases.
Senior Executives In Judicial Custody
Two senior executives of Reliance Communications, D. Vishwanath and Anil Kalya, were arrested on 20 April. Vishwanath, Joint President of Reliance Communications, was stated to be overall in charge of banking operations of the group, while Kalya, Vice President, allegedly supported him in managing banking operations and payments and utilisation of funds.
Both accused persons are presently in judicial custody. The CBI also said the investigation into the cases relating to the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group is being monitored by the Supreme Court.
Last Saturday, the agency conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai in connection with three cases registered against Reliance ADA Group companies, including Reliance Telecom Ltd, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, Reliance Home Finance Ltd and their directors.
