Jacqueline Fernandez’s troubles increased, ED strongly opposed her application to become a government witness

The troubles of Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, trapped in a money laundering case of Rs 200 crore related to swindler Sukesh Chandrashekhar, are not showing any sign of ending. Jacqueline had filed an application in the court to become an ‘Approver’ in this case, which the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has strongly opposed. ED has made it clear that it is in no mood to provide relief to the actress and has made serious allegations against her for not cooperating in the investigation.

No cooperation in investigation and contradiction in statements: ED claims

Presenting its arguments in the court, ED said that Jacqueline Fernandez’s attitude was not satisfactory during the entire investigation. According to the agency, Jacqueline initially hid many facts and changed her statements repeatedly. It was only when he was confronted with solid digital and documentary evidence that he accepted the truth. The ED argues that it is the prerogative of the investigating agency to make an accused an approver or not, and there is enough evidence against Jacqueline of her involvement in the crime.

“Took gifts worth crores of rupees despite knowing his criminal past”

In the ED charge sheet, very serious allegations have been made against Jacqueline. The investigating agency says that Jacqueline was aware of Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s criminal history and that he was a fraudster, yet she continued to accept expensive diamond jewellery, luxury bags and other expensive gifts from him. Not only this, ED also revealed that not only Jacqueline, but also her family members and relatives took financial benefits from Sukesh. On this basis, ED has already attached Jacqueline’s property worth Rs 7 crore 12 lakh.

What is Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s 200 crore case?

This entire controversy is related to the huge fraud committed by Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Sukesh is accused of calling Aditi Singh, wife of former Ranbaxy promoter Shivinder Singh, from inside the jail, posing as a government official and duping her of Rs 200 crore on the pretext of getting her husband out of jail. Sukesh used this money like water on celebrities like Jacqueline, which is considered as ‘proceeds of crime’ in the eyes of law.

Now the next hearing will be held on May 12

Earlier, Jacqueline had also approached the High Court and the Supreme Court to end the allegations and case against her, but she did not get any relief from there either. Now his attempt to become a government witness is also under threat. After hearing the arguments of ED, the court has given time to Jacqueline to file her reply. The next hearing of the case will now be held on May 12, in which it can be decided whether Jacqueline will remain an accused or she will get a chance to become a witness.