<h1>NY Court Consolidates Criminal and Civil Cases in $250M Bribery Scheme Involving Indian Billionaire and Adani Group Executives.</h1> A New York court has consolidated the criminal and civil cases against an Indian billionaire and others, accused of a bribery scheme, under one judge to enhance judicial efficiency. The cases involve allegations of a $250 million bribery scheme to secure favorable solar power contracts. The Adani Group denies these allegations, asserting their commitment to governance and compliance. The US Department of Justice and the SEC have charged several individuals, including executives from Adani Green and Azure Power, with securities and wire fraud, and conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The defendants maintain their presumption of innocence.