# CBI books Anil Ambani, Reliance Capital in Rs 1,816 crore EPFO fraud 2026-08-08T13:55:33+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The CBI has registered a case against Reliance Capital and its former chairman Anil Ambani for alleged EPFO investment fraud of Rs 1,816.22 crore. The FIR follows a complaint from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, accusing the company of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and breach of trust. Between 2013 and 2014, EPFO invested Rs 2,500 crore in secured non-convertible debentures issued by Reliance Capital, which were to mature in 2023-24. The CBI alleges fraudulent transactions and fund diversion caused default in redemption. Anil Ambani's spokesperson denied wrongdoing. The CBI has filed seven previous FIRs against Reliance group firms, with cases monitored by the Supreme Court. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Anil Ambani, CBI, EPFO, investment fraud, Reliance Capital, Supreme Court Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cbi-books-anil-ambani-reliance-capital-in-rs-1816-crore-epfo-fraud/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cbi-books-anil-ambani-reliance-capital-in-rs-1816-crore-epfo-fraud/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.