The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a second chargesheet in the Reliance Communications Limited (RCom) case before the Special CBI Court in Mumbai. The chargesheet was filed on July 17, 2026, against three accused persons, including Netizen Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Reliance Infocomm Engineering Pvt. Ltd.) and its two directors, Anil Kalya and Tunu Sahu.
Allegations of Fund Diversion
According to the CBI, its investigation found that Netizen Engineering Pvt. Ltd. was used as a pass-through company by Reliance Communications to divert funds. The agency alleged that this caused financial losses to lending banks while providing illegal financial benefits to the accused persons and related entities.
Charges Filed
The accused have been charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal misappropriation, and cheating. The chargesheet is based on evidence collected during the CBI’s investigation.
Case Began After SBI Complaint
The CBI said the case was registered following a complaint from the State Bank of India (SBI). According to the FIR, the total exposure of public sector banks and financial institutions in the case is about ₹19,694.33 crore.
Earlier Chargesheet Already Filed
The CBI had earlier filed its first chargesheet on May 29, 2026, against 16 accused persons. These included Reliance Communications Limited, five senior company executives, and ten bank officials. The agency said the investigation is still ongoing to identify the role of other individuals and examine additional aspects of the case.
Several Cases Against Reliance Group Companies
The CBI has registered seven FIRs related to Reliance ADA Group companies, including Reliance Communications Limited (RCom), Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL), Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL), and Reliance Telecom Limited (RTL). These cases were registered based on complaints received from various public sector banks and the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
More Chargesheets Expected
The agency said it has so far filed four chargesheets in the Reliance ADA Group cases, including the latest one. It also stated that more chargesheets are likely to be filed as the investigation continues.
Six Accused Already Arrested
According to the CBI, six accused persons have been arrested so far in the Reliance ADA Group cases. All of them are currently in judicial custody.
Investigation Under Supreme Court Monitoring
The CBI said the investigation into these cases is being monitored by the Supreme Court of India. The agency added that it remains committed to conducting a thorough and timely investigation into the matter.
