Anil Ambani files affidavit in Supreme Court; promises not to flee the country, will co-operate with investigation

New Delhi: Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that he will not leave the country without prior permission and will fully cooperate with the agencies in the investigation. The case relates to an alleged ₹40,000 crore banking and corporate fraud by the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG).

What did the affidavit say?

In the affidavit filed with the Supreme Court, Anil Ambani stated that he has no intention of leaving the country or evading the legal process. "I swear that I have not left India since the current investigation began in July 2025 and I have no intention of leaving the country at present," Ambani said. He also promised that if he needs to travel abroad for any work, he will seek prior court permission.

He further stated that he is fully cooperating with the agencies in the investigation and will continue to do so. Anil Ambani stated, "I promise to cooperate fully with the authorities, ensure clarity in the process, and prevent the petitioner from selectively presenting facts." He stated that the affidavit is being filed to demonstrate that his conduct has been transparent and cooperative.

When has the ED summoned Anil Ambani?

It should be noted that Anil Ambani has filed this affidavit in response to a petition filed by former bureaucrat E.A.S. Sarma, who appealed for a fair, prompt, and impartial investigation into the alleged major banking and corporate scams involving the ADG, Anil Ambani, and group companies. The affidavit stated that he has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate to appear on February 26, 2026. He has promised to appear on that date and participate in the investigation.

What's the matter?

Expressing displeasure over the unjustified delay in the investigation, the Supreme Court on February 4th directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to conduct an impartial, prompt, and impartial investigation into the alleged fraud. When bureaucrat E.A.S. Sarma expressed apprehension that Anil Ambani might flee the country, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing the industrialist, assured the Supreme Court that he would not leave the country without the apex court's permission. The PIL filed by Sarma alleges that several entities of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group have been accused of misappropriation of funds and financial accounting irregularities.