Aakash Educational Services Ltd. has issued a legal notice to Ernst & Young LLP over conflict of interest accusations, alleging the consultancy firm acted against Aakash's interests while advising its competitor, Allen Career Institute.
Aakash claims that EY's involvement in its financial operations, advised on a proposed merger with Byju's, and served as the financial advisor to Allen breaches professional ethics.
Aakash demanded that EY withdraw from advising and acting as resolution professional in the Byju's insolvency within seven days, threatening legal action if EY fails to comply.
The legal notice highlights EY's alleged refusal to provide key documents, whistleblower emails revealing attempts to orchestrate fraudulent insolvency proceedings, and calls for an investigation into EY's professional conduct.