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Byju’s founder accused of witness tampering in US court

Byju Raveendran, founder of Indian edtech firm Byju’s, is accused of trying to sway Nebraska businessman William R. Hailer’s decision to testify in federal court.

It was revealed that Raveendran offered Hailer $500,000 and a Dubai plane ticket shortly before Hailer’s testimony on Byju’s trusteeship.

Court evidence included a US$10,700 plane ticket, with Hailer revealing these offers in front of US Bankruptcy Judge John T. Dorsey.

The judge indicated that the testimony might require federal prosecutors to consider an investigation.

Recent Byju’s developments

Timeline
21-Nov-2024 🔍 Byju’s founder accused of using hidden funds to regain firm
  • Byju’s founder accused of misusing loan funds.
  • Efforts to regain Epic! reportedly failed.
18-Oct-2024 📉 Byju’s CEO vows to return to India from Dubai
  • Byju’s CEO plans to return to India amidst issues
  • Company facing debt and regulatory challenges
18-Oct-2024 📉 Byju’s $22b valuation ‘worth zero’ amid governance crisis
  • Byju’s founder claims company is now worthless.
  • Expansion efforts failed, leading to insolvency issues.
05-Jun-2024 📉 Byju’s US affiliates slapped with involuntary bankruptcy cases from creditors
  • Creditors file Chapter 11 against Byju’s affiliates
  • Byju’s valuation drops from $22B to $230M amid turmoil
15-Apr-2024 🚀 Byju’s India CEO steps down, co-founder Raveendran takes charge
  • Byju Raveendran resumes daily operations
  • Company restructures into three independent divisions

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