Jacqueline takes action after framing of charges in money laundering case, petition filed in Supreme Court

New Delhi: Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has moved the Supreme Court challenging the action being taken against her in an alleged money laundering case of Rs 200 crore. This case is related to alleged swindler Sukesh Chandrashekhar, against whom the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been investigating for a long time. Jacqueline’s petition has been filed at a time when recently a Delhi court had ordered framing of charges against her in this case.

After this decision of the court, the way has been cleared for the formal hearing of the case. In the case, action is proceeding against Sukesh Chandrashekhar, his wife Leena Maria Paul, actress Jacqueline Fernandez and other accused under various charges.

What is the allegation of ED?

ED alleges that Jacqueline Fernandez was aware of Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s criminal history and the cases registered against him. Despite this she remained in touch with him. The investigating agency claims that expensive gifts, luxury goods and other benefits were provided to Jacqueline by Sukesh. These gifts were allegedly purchased with money earned from crime. The investigation also said that these gifts were allegedly delivered to the actress through Pinky Irani.

However, Jacqueline has been continuously denying these allegations. She says that she was not aware of any alleged illegal activity or source of money and that she herself has been a victim of fraud in this case. On this basis, he has challenged the legal action going on against him.

What is the claim of Delhi Police?

During the investigation of the case, ED and Delhi Police have claimed that Sukesh Chandrashekhar operated a big fraud and extortion network while in jail. It is alleged that he impersonated many influential government officials and duped people and extorted crores of rupees. According to investigating agencies, he targeted business families using fake identities, encrypted communication channels and other fraudulent means.

Investigation revealed that crores of rupees were also extorted from businessman Aditi Singh and his family. After receiving the complaint, the police registered the case and reached Sukesh Chandrashekhar through technical investigation. At that time he was already in jail in another case.

ED alleges that Sukesh and his associates obtained an amount of more than Rs 200 crore through extortion, fraud and impersonation, which was later tried to be passed off as legitimate money through various means. Now all eyes are on the Supreme Court hearing in this much discussed case.