A key point in the conversation is that the charges against Adani and co. are very serious, and the amounts involved are staggering. “In the scheme of indictments that I’m familiar with, with respect to bribery, these are at the top level in terms of the amounts of money that are being discussed,” Jerry said.

The billionaire said the company is committed to "world-class regulatory compliance," without giving further details.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on Saturday said "attacks" on his company made it "stronger", days after US prosecutors accused him and other officials of fraud.