Indian energy mogul Gautam Adani, an ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was indicted in New York on bribery charges involving solar energy supply contracts.

The warrant against Adani was issued after an indictment. What is an indictment in the US legal system and what does it mean for Adani and his alleged conspirators? We explain.

Gautam Adani, head of the Adani Group, faces indictment in New York for alleged bribery and fraud. Alongside other defendants, including his nephew Sagar Adani, they allegedly paid $265 million in bribes to secure contracts in India.