Central Bank of India Classifies Reliance Communications' Loan Account as 'Fraud'
Reliance Communications' loan account has been classified as 'fraud' by the Central Bank of India, effective September 29, 2025, while the company is undergoing CIRP.
The 'fraud' classification carries significant reputational and legal implications, potentially complicating the ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process and the approval of the resolution plan, thus having a high impact on the company's future.
The classification of a loan account as 'fraud' by a bank is a highly negative development, indicating severe financial irregularities, despite the company's ongoing insolvency proceedings and legal protections.
Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM) has received a letter from the Central Bank of India, dated October 04, 2025 (received by RCOM on October 07, 2025), stating that its loan account has been classified as 'fraud' with effect from September 29, 2025. * RCOM is currently undergoing a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) pursuant to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, with its affairs managed by a Resolution Professional since June 28, 2019. * A resolution plan approved by the committee of creditors is awaiting approval from the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench. * The credit facilities/loans in question predate the CIRP and are intended to be resolved as part of the resolution plan or liquidation. * During CIRP, the company is protected from legal proceedings under Section 14(1)(a) of the IBC. * Section 32A of the IBC offers protection to a corporate debtor against liability for pre-CIRP offenses and prosecution, provided the resolution plan is approved by the NCLT and results in a change of management or control. * The classification of the account as 'fraud' by the Central Bank of India was reported to the Reserve Bank of India on September 30, 2025. * RCOM is seeking legal advice regarding this development.
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