A group of five Indians, including Amit Gupta, a senior executive at Tech Mahindra, have been detained by authorities in Doha, Qatar for investigation into potential corruption charges. The Indian Embassy in Doha has received consular access to meet Gupta and has been in contact with the other detained individuals and their families. Gupta was detained on January 1, 2025, and although no charges have been filed, authorities are investigating potential corruption cases involving Gupta’s position as Tech Mahindra’s regional head for Qatar and Kuwait.
The Indian government is providing support to Gupta and his family, who have reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office and the Chairperson of Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, for assistance. This is not an isolated incident, as 8 Indian naval personnel were detained in August 2022 on espionage charges, but later pardoned by the Qatari Amir.
Tech Mahindra has stated that they are cooperating with the authorities and ensuring the well-being of their colleague. Gupta’s family has denied allegations of data theft and expressed concern that he was detained due to his position at the company. The Indian Embassy in Doha is closely monitoring the situation and providing assistance to the detained individuals and their families.
The case has sparked concerns among Indians living and working in Qatar, with some expressing worry about the potential implications of the investigation. The Indian government has assured that it will provide all possible support to the individuals and their families.