Industrialist Gautam Adani-led Adani Group on Monday said it has not issued any press releases linked to its operations in Kenya, rejecting the “fraudulent” press releases that have been circulating. The company blamed “vested interests with malicious intent” for the incident, noting that a viral press release titled ‘Adani Group denounces baseless accusations and threats’ is fake.

“We categorically state that neither the Adani Group nor any of its companies or subsidiaries have issued any press releases related to Kenya,” the group said, urging the public to disregard such press releases. The conglomerate added that it would take legal action against anyone involved in spreading false narratives and advised using only press releases issued on its official website.

The group’s statement came hours after the fake press release surfaced, claiming that the group was “disturbed” by the ongoing protests in Kenya over its projects and was considering potential “action” against the demonstrators.