“In our country, I assumed that innocence prevails till proven guilty. Media have convicted me guilty without trial with widespread influence,” said Mallya.
“Yet, it is reported that I have fled or run away owing money to banks that I never ever borrowed in the first place.”
On January 25, market regulator Sebi had barred Mallya and six others from the securities market in a case related to alleged funds diversions from United Spirits, a company which the tycoon promoted before selling it to Diageo.
He had resigned as director and chairman of USL in March 2016.
