BR Shetty seeks $15 billion from Indian bank over alleged UAE fraud
Dubai: BR Shetty has launched a $15 billion legal claim against Bank of Baroda and 25 other defendants, alleging they helped enable fraud involving his businesses and left him facing repayment demands under guarantees he says he never signed. The founder of NMC Healthcare and UAE Exchange filed the suit in the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, according to Reuters, which reviewed the court filing.…
BR Shetty has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against Bank of Baroda and 25 other entities, alleging that the defendants aided in a fraud involving his businesses and threatened to demand repayment under guarantees he claims he never signed. The lawsuit was filed in the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, according to Reuters. Shetty's allegations include forged signatures, disputes over transfers, and repeated money-laundering alerts that the bank allegedly failed to address.
Bank of Baroda stated that they had not received the lawsuit and would defend themselves in court, while continuing to pursue outstanding dues from Shetty.
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