Bollywood Star Seeks Legal Role Reversal in High-Profile Money Laundering Case

A Delhi court has asked for a response from the Enforcement Directorate regarding actress Jacqueline Fernandez's request to become a cooperating witness in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. The case, which also involves complex financial crimes, continues to unravel in Indian courts.

A Delhi court on Friday prompted a response from the Enforcement Directorate on actor Jacqueline Fernandez's bid to become an approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. Special Judge Prashant Sharma issued a notice to the agency, scheduling further proceedings for April 20.

Fernandez, repeatedly summoned by the ED over the course of the investigation, was formally declared an accused in a supplementary charge sheet. Initially, her petition to dismiss the Enforcement Case Information Report was rejected by the Delhi High Court, with the Supreme Court later refusing to interfere.

The case involves Chandrashekar allegedly duping the spouses of former Ranbaxy promoters to the tune of Rs 200 crore. Arrested alongside his wife Leena Paulose, Chandrashekar is implicated in using 'hawala' channels and creating shell companies for illegal financial maneuvers.

(With inputs from agencies.)