The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeCriminal fraud and bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani were dismissed by a U.S. judge on Monday, following a decision by the Justice Department to drop the prosecution. The Justice Department announced on May 18 that it would no longer pursue the matter. ( Reuters )Garaufis had asked the Justice Department to justify dropping the case, writing that its initial "bland and conclusory" announcement provided insufficient detail. In response, Garaufis asked Adani directly whether he was "aware of any agreement exchanging anything for the dismissal of the indictment."