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Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran gets six-month jail term in Singapore
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Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran gets six-month jail term in Singapore
Byju Raveendran sentenced to six months in jail for contempt by a Singapore court over disobeyed orders regarding his assets.
Updated on: May 27, 2026 10:46 AM IST By Abhimanyu Kulkarni Share via Copy link Byju Raveendran, the founder of embattled edtech giant Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt after allegedly failing to comply with multiple court orders related to his assets, Bloomberg reported. Byju Raveendran is facing mounting legal and financial troubles across jurisdictions. According to people familiar with the matter, the Singapore court directed Raveendran to surrender to authorities, pay legal costs of S$90,000 (around $70,500), and provide documents proving his ownership of Beeaar Investco Pte, a corporate entity that held shares in a related company. The latest ruling adds to a growing list of legal troubles facing the once-celebrated entrepreneur, who is also battling lenders in the United States over a soured $1.2 billion loan. US courts had earlier held Raveendran in contempt and imposed daily sanctions over non-compliance with disclosure orders tied to the dispute. Raveendran, however, told HT that settlement discussions with lenders and investors were close to completion and accused parties of creating a “misleading impression” about him. In a statement issued after the ruling, he said a settlement had been “agreed in principle” with only a few issues left unresolved. “I am disappointed that the recent Singapore court matter has been pursued and reported in a manner that creates a misleading impression about me,” Raveendran said, adding that parties involved in the negotiations had acknowledged there was “no wrongdoing” on his or other founders’ part. He further claimed he had not actively contested several proceedings in recent months because stakeholders were working toward a comprehensive settlement. “I chose resolution over confrontation,” he said.From classroom coach to edtech billionaire
Raveendran founded Think & Learn Pvt Ltd in 2011 along with his wife Divya Gokulnath after building a reputation as a popular mathematics coach for competitive exams. The company’s flagship learning app, branded as Byju’s, quickly became one of India’s biggest startup success stories. The company saw explosive growth during the Covid-19 pandemic as online learning surged globally. At its peak in 2022, Byju’s was valued at nearly $22 billion, making it the world’s most valuable edtech startup. Backed by global investors, the Bengaluru-based company went on an acquisition spree, buying firms including Aakash Educational Services, WhiteHat Jr, Great Learning and Epic. Raveendran himself became one of India’s best-known startup founders and billionaires as Byju’s attracted billions of dollars in foreign funding.Mounting debt, investor exits and legal battles
The company’s rapid rise was followed by an equally dramatic collapse. Concerns over governance practices, delayed financial disclosures, mounting losses and aggressive expansion began surfacing in 2023. The company laid off thousands of employees amid a severe funding crunch and disputes with lenders. In April 2023, the Enforcement Directorate searched premises linked to Byju’s and Raveendran over alleged violations of foreign exchange laws. The agency said it had seized “incriminating documents and data” during the searches. The troubles deepened after Byju’s defaulted on repayments linked to a $1.2 billion term loan in the US. Lenders accused the company and its founders of concealing funds and failing to comply with court-ordered disclosures. In 2025, a US bankruptcy court imposed civil contempt sanctions on Raveendran for failing to obey court orders in the ongoing dispute. The company also faced shareholder revolts, board resignations and insolvency proceedings in India. Byju’s valuation collapsed sharply from its peak, with Raveendran himself later acknowledging that the company’s value had effectively fallen to zero.Singapore case linked to Qatar fund subsidiary
The Singapore proceedings were initiated by a subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority, which had invested in Byju’s during one of the company’s later funding rounds as it was already cutting jobs and restructuring operations. Qatar Holdings was represented by law firm Drew & Napier, while Byju’s Investments was represented by Fervent Chambers. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Abhimanyu Kulkarni Abhimanyu Kulkarni has spent over a decade in newsrooms and currently heads the online news desk. He orchestrates the daily narrative of the digital newsroom, managing the homepage, planning long-term news events and writing about India and the World. Abhimanyu excels in high-pressure environments, thriving particularly when navigating the complexities of major breaking news cycles. His strategic approach to digital journalism combines a meticulous eye for detail with a broad vision for organizational growth. Beyond managing the immediate news flow, he is the primary architect for the outlet’s long-term editorial initiatives, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity and audience engagement. Expertise & Beat National Affairs: Comprehensive coverage of Indian politics, policy shifts, and election cycles. Geopolitics & World News: Analysis of international relations and global conflict. Beyond the Newsroom Abhimanyu’s professional drive is mirrored by his passion for the pulse of the world; where others see the chaos of a breaking story, he finds a compelling narrative. This innate curiosity about global structures ensures he brings a grounded, human perspective to every headline he manages.Read More Singapore Stay updated with the latest Business News on Petrol Price, Gold Rate, Silver Rates, Diesel Prices along with Income Tax Calculator Home/Business/Byju’s Founder Byju Raveendran Gets Six-month Jail Term In Singapore See LessByju Raveendran, the founder of embattled edtech giant Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt after allegedly failing to comply with multiple court orders related to his assets, Bloomberg reported.
According to people familiar with the matter, the Singapore court directed Raveendran to surrender to authorities, pay legal costs of S$90,000 (around $70,500), and provide documents proving his ownership of Beeaar Investco Pte, a corporate entity that held shares in a related company.
The latest ruling adds to a growing list of legal troubles facing the once-celebrated entrepreneur, who is also battling lenders in the United States over a soured $1.2 billion loan. US courts had earlier held Raveendran in contempt and imposed daily sanctions over non-compliance with disclosure orders tied to the dispute.
Raveendran, however, told HT that settlement discussions with lenders and investors were close to completion and accused parties of creating a “misleading impression” about him. In a statement issued after the ruling, he said a settlement had been “agreed in principle” with only a few issues left unresolved.
“I am disappointed that the recent Singapore court matter has been pursued and reported in a manner that creates a misleading impression about me,” Raveendran said, adding that parties involved in the negotiations had acknowledged there was “no wrongdoing” on his or other founders’ part.
He further claimed he had not actively contested several proceedings in recent months because stakeholders were working toward a comprehensive settlement. “I chose resolution over confrontation,” he said.
The company saw explosive growth during the Covid-19 pandemic as online learning surged globally. At its peak in 2022, Byju’s was valued at nearly $22 billion, making it the world’s most valuable edtech startup. Backed by global investors, the Bengaluru-based company went on an acquisition spree, buying firms including Aakash Educational Services, WhiteHat Jr, Great Learning and Epic.
Raveendran himself became one of India’s best-known startup founders and billionaires as Byju’s attracted billions of dollars in foreign funding.
In April 2023, the Enforcement Directorate searched premises linked to Byju’s and Raveendran over alleged violations of foreign exchange laws. The agency said it had seized “incriminating documents and data” during the searches.
The troubles deepened after Byju’s defaulted on repayments linked to a $1.2 billion term loan in the US. Lenders accused the company and its founders of concealing funds and failing to comply with court-ordered disclosures. In 2025, a US bankruptcy court imposed civil contempt sanctions on Raveendran for failing to obey court orders in the ongoing dispute.
The company also faced shareholder revolts, board resignations and insolvency proceedings in India. Byju’s valuation collapsed sharply from its peak, with Raveendran himself later acknowledging that the company’s value had effectively fallen to zero.
Qatar Holdings was represented by law firm Drew & Napier, while Byju’s Investments was represented by Fervent Chambers.
Source: HindustanTimes
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