Abhishek Verma

Quick Facts

Full Name	Abhishek Verma
Occupation	Businessperson
Date Of Birth	Feb 23, 1968(1968-02-23)
Age	56
Birthplace	New Delhi
Birth City	New Delhi
Horoscope	Pisces

Abhishek Verma Biography

Abhishek Verma is one of the most popular and richest Businessperson who was born on February 23, 1968 in New Delhi, New Delhi, ****. Abhishek Verma (born 23 February 1968 in New Delhi, India) is an arms dealer globally known as the ‘Lord of War’ and was the main suspect in the Scorpene deal scam but was exonerated in 2015.

In 2001, Verma was engaged to marry Evelina Papantoniou, a former Miss Greece and runner-up in the Miss Universe competition. He was also dating Playboy center-fold Simone Cronstrand prior to marrying Anca Neacsu former Miss Romania.

In 2006, Verma was accused by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of receiving kickbacks amounting to around US$200 million, through a US$4.5 billion Indian military deal, as a consequence of the Indian government purchasing six Scorpène-class submarines from Thales. The BJP raised this in Parliament, pointing out his proximity to the INC, and alleged he had gained the agency to negotiate the contract with Thales as a result of bribing certain INC politicians.

In June 2012, Verma was arrested and charged with corruption and money laundering; the trial commenced in December 2015. In April 2017, a CBI special court exonerated Verma and his wife.

Verma was nominated to contest Lok Sabha parliamentary elections from Congress Party in 1996, which he turned down due to personal reasons.

Abhishek Verma Net Worth

Abhishek Verma is one of the richest Businessperson from . According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Abhishek Verma 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Verma’s father, Shrikant Verma, was a leading journalist before Indira Gandhi brought him into the Indian National Congress party (INC) and made him a member of the 1976 Indian Parliament. From an early age, he was exposed to the media in his public life due to the assistance he provided his father. His mother, Veena Verma, served for fourteen years as a Member of Parliament, and was Vice-President of the INC, responsible for the Mahila Congress.

Verma is a witness in 1984 anti-Sikh riots against INC politician Jagdish Tytler. The courts in December 2015 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to record his testimony as witness. The high risk of being threatened caused Verma to be granted round the clock Delhi Police protection and paramilitary forces.

Verma was Chairman of Atlas Interactive India Private Limited and signed an agreement with the Indian Government to run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to provide the technology for ‘netTV’ (television through an internet connection) by 2004. In 2011 Verma took over the reins of Olialia World a multinational FMCG brand as the Chief Evangelist of the group. In 2017 Verma was awarded the contract to construct & own Maldives International airport with an investment of US$500 million, which would be known as Olialia International Airport for 50 years.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Abhishek Verma Dating?

According to our records, Abhishek Verma married to Anca Verma , Asmita Verma. As of December 1, 2023, Abhishek Verma’s is not dating anyone.

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In May 2019 a controversy erupted in Maldives when photos of Billionaire Verma were published with President Mohammed Nasheed who is the Chairman of MDP Party and Verma threatened to sue the columnist Bushry associated with the newspaper One Online causing uproar in Maldives.

Facts & Trivia

Abhishek Ranked on the list of most popular Businessperson. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in. Abhishek Verma celebrates birthday on February 23 of every year.

Top Facts about Abhishek Verma

1. Abhishek Verma is known globally as the ‘Lord of War’.
2. Verma’s father, Shrikant Verma was an influential journalist and INC politician.
3. Verma’s mother, Veena Verma was Vice-President of the INC.
4. Verma was Chairman of Atlas Interactive India Private Limited.
5. Verma and his wife have bank accounts in Liechtenstein with over US$500 million.
6. Verma was accused of receiving kickbacks from the Indian military deal for Scorpène class submarines in 2006.
7. Verma was nominated to contest Lok Sabha parliamentary elections from Congress Party in 1996.
8. Verma is the main witness in 1984 anti-Sikh riots against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler.
9. Verma was accused of being involved in the 2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal.
10. Verma was arrested and charged with corruption and money laundering in

2012. 11. Verma was exonerated by Indian Courts in 2015 from the Scorpene Submarines deal scandal.
      12. Verma and his wife were acquitted by Indian Courts in April 2017 from the 2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal.
      13. Verma threatened to sue a columnist of the newspaper One Online in Maldives in May 2019.
      14. Enforcement Directorate confiscated 36 paintings and designer watches worth US$6 million from Verma’s residence in 2012.
      15. Verma was engaged to former Miss Greece prior to marrying former Miss Romania.

What does Abhishek Verma do?

Abhishek Verma (born 1 August 1989) is an Indian sport shooter. In 2019 Beijing he won a gold medal in the Men’s 10 metre air pistol. At 2018 Jakarta Palembang he won a bronze medal in Men’s 10 metre air pistol.

Who is Abhishek Verma and Anca Verma?

Abhishek Verma
Organization| Shrikant Verma Trust
Known for| Being the prime suspect in Scorpene deal scam
Spouse| Anca Verma (married 2006-present)
Parents| Shrikant Verma (father) Veena Verma (mother)

Who is the Lord of War in India?

Skanda , (Sanskrit: “Leaper” or “Attacker”)also called Karttikeya, Kumara, or Subrahmanya, Hindu god of war who was the firstborn son of Shiva.

Where can I watch Lord of War in India?

Watch Lord of War | Netflix.

Is Lord of War a true story?

Lord of War’s Yuri Orlov is based on several real international arms dealers from recent history , chief among them being the notorious Viktor Bout.