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Crime
CBI charges Biyani family and Future Retail in Rs 904‑crore fraud case
✍️ TOI India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:17 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a criminal case alleging a Rs 904 crore fraud involving the Biyani business group and Future Retail.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formally lodged a case accusing the Biyani family and their retail venture, Future Retail, of orchestrating a fraud that allegedly amounts to Rs 904 crore. The filing, made in a Delhi court, outlines the agency’s suspicion that the accused misappropriated funds through irregular transactions and false documentation.
Investigators say the alleged scheme involved manipulating the company’s accounts and diverting money from corporate loans and investments. The CBI’s complaint cites discrepancies in the financial statements of Future Retail and points to a network of shell entities used to conceal the flow of funds.
The case now moves to the judicial stage, where the accused will be required to appear before the court. If proven, the fraud could have significant repercussions for the retail sector and may trigger further scrutiny of corporate governance practices in similar large‑scale enterprises.
Investigators say the alleged scheme involved manipulating the company’s accounts and diverting money from corporate loans and investments. The CBI’s complaint cites discrepancies in the financial statements of Future Retail and points to a network of shell entities used to conceal the flow of funds.
The case now moves to the judicial stage, where the accused will be required to appear before the court. If proven, the fraud could have significant repercussions for the retail sector and may trigger further scrutiny of corporate governance practices in similar large‑scale enterprises.