<h1>Regulator clears conglomerate of stock manipulation and related-party funneling allegations after exhaustive probe, easing legal and market risk</h1> Securities regulator concluded an exhaustive probe finding no evidence that the conglomerate engaged in stock manipulation or used related parties to route funds into its listed entities, thereby clearing it of allegations made by a short-seller's report. The conglomerate stated the report was fraudulent and politically motivated, urged those who propagated resulting false narratives to apologize, and acknowledged investor losses from the earlier market rout. The decision reinforces regulatory findings on disclosure and related-party transaction issues and may reduce legal and market risks for the group, while potential civil claims by affected investors remain a separate avenue.