What is Radiant World and why is it in the news?

Radiant World, a commodities trading firm founded by Indian national Pinkesh Nahar in the early 2000s, is currently under investigation by authorities after it was reported that the company provided invalid documents to banks. The company claims the allegations are inaccurate and unsubstantiated, stating it conducts its business with the highest commercial and legal standards.

With offices spread across multiple countries, Radiant World was once one of the world's leading iron ore traders, handling over 80 million tonnes annually. The company also traded in base metals like copper and aluminium. However, recent news reveals that major trading houses such as Vitol Group, Cargill, Deutsche Bank, KBC Group, and even Glencore have stopped doing business with Radiant World due to concerns over the validity of its documents.

The Singapore Police Force, US Department of Justice, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission are also probing the firm's operations. The case bears resemblance to a 2014 Chinese trading incident where Dezheng Resources was found guilty of duplicating warehouse receipts and forging documents, resulting in a 23-year prison sentence for its founder.