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A once-hot startup got a $1.5 billion loan. More than $500 million went to a high school dropout's 'sham' hedge fund, judge rules.

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Byju's-related entities had fraudulently transferred over $500 million to a "sham" hedge fund.

At its peak, the Bengaluru -based company was valued at $22 billion , making it the most valuable startup in India .

The lenders have yet to trace the money, despite extensive efforts detailed in court documents.

Byju 's is still operating, but the company faces significant turmoil beyond the US bankruptcy case.

BlackRock and at least one other equity investor have written off the value of their investments.

Raveendran wrote on LinkedIn on Friday and again on Monday that he would rebuild the company.