Delhi court frames charges against Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekhar and others in money laundering case

New Delhi: Delhi Court has taken a big step in the money laundering and extortion case of Rs 200 crore. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the court ordered framing of charges against alleged swindler Sukesh Chandrashekhar, Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez and other accused related to the case.

Case will also proceed under MCOCA   

According to media reports, the court has asked to frame charges not only on money laundering but also against Sukesh and other accused under MCOCA i.e. Maharashtra Control of Organized Crimes Act. All the accused will have to appear in court on June 3 and formally sign the charges.

What is the whole matter?   

This case is related to the FIR of Delhi Police which was registered on the complaint of complainant Aditi Singh. Investigating agencies allege that Sukesh Chandrashekhar demanded extortion money worth crores of rupees while he was in jail. He spent this money in different ways.

Enforcement Directorate ED says that Jacqueline Fernandez received expensive gifts and many financial benefits from Sukesh. However, Jacqueline has been continuously saying that she had no knowledge about the wrong source of money.

Jacqueline will appear in court on June 3   

After the court order, Jacqueline Fernandez will now have to appear in court herself on June 3, 2026. Apart from Sukesh Chandrashekhar, the name of his wife Leena Maria Paul is also included in this case.

Along with them, charges will also be framed against Deepak Ramnani, Pradeep Ramdani, B Mohanraj, Arun Muthu, D Kamlesh Kothari and Pinky Irani. According to the ED charge sheet, Sukesh had given gifts worth crores to Jacqueline. This included jewellery, luxury cars and even Persian cats.

At present, all eyes are on the hearing on June 3. After the charges are framed in the court, the trial of this high profile case will formally begin.