Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju's, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by a Singapore court for contempt of court in proceedings linked to his assets.

According to reports, the Singapore court found that Raveendran had disobeyed multiple court orders issued since April 2024 concerning disclosure and management of his assets. The court also directed him to surrender before authorities and imposed costs of S$90,000 (approximately US$70,500).

The court further ordered Raveendran to produce documents establishing his legal ownership of Beeaar Investco, an entity allegedly holding shares in a related company connected to the dispute.

The contempt ruling marks a major escalation in the ongoing legal troubles surrounding Byju’s, which has been facing investor and lender actions in multiple jurisdictions following the company’s financial collapse. Raveendran and the ed-tech firm have been accused in various proceedings of fraud and misappropriation of funds, allegations they have disputed.

In India, Qatar Holding LLC has initiated proceedings before the Karnataka High Court concerning enforcement of a Singapore emergency arbitral award involving Byju’s group entities and Aakash Educational Services. The dispute reportedly relates to funding arrangements and issues concerning Beeaar Investco’s shareholding in Aakash.

In September 2025, the Karnataka High Court restrained Raveendran and Byju’s Investments from selling, mortgaging, or transferring property assets while enforcement proceedings over a reported US$235 million arbitral award remain pending.

Separately, Byju’s parent company, Think & Learn, is also facing insolvency proceedings in India.