Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have called on Attorney General Todd Blanche to explain the Department of Justice’s decision to abandon a criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The case, which involved allegations that Adani participated in a bribery and fraud scheme to secure a contract for one of his companies, was dismissed in August by a federal judge in New York at the prosecutors’ request, despite the judge expressing concerns about irregularities in what it characterized as a highly unusual action.
The case has drawn heightened attention following reporting that Adani, represented by one of Trump’s personal lawyers, offered a $10 billion investment in the United States to resolve the criminal matter. According to the federal judge overseeing the case, the investment did not factor into the Justice Department’s decision to drop the charges. Adani had been indicted in 2024 and denied the allegations against him. Prosecutors moved to dismiss the case in May after Adani retained a new legal team led by Robert Giuffra Jr.
The senators initially wrote to Blanche in June requesting information about the case and asking whether the Justice Department dismissed it in exchange for Adani’s investment commitment. Warren and Blumenthal did not receive a response at that time. Subsequently, additional details emerged regarding the involvement of Boris Epshteyn, described as a member of Trump’s personal legal team and informal adviser. A report also indicated that Donald Trump Jr., the president’s son, met with Adani in November 2025 before the case was dropped. Trump Jr.’s spokesperson stated the conversation had no connection to the Justice Department’s actions, while Epshteyn’s representative denied involvement in Adani’s advocacy efforts.
In their latest correspondence, Warren and Blumenthal are requesting detailed information about the investment offer, including the timing, location, terms, and identities of Department of Justice employees present during discussions. They are also seeking clarification on whether Justice Department staff knew of Epshteyn’s alleged involvement with Adani or whether Epshteyn had contact with department employees. The senators have expressed concern about the involvement of Trump’s personal lawyers in the matter and requested responses by October 5. The Guardian reported that the Attorney General’s office has been asked for comment.
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