Delhi Court Advances Money Laundering Charges Against Jacqueline and Others

A Delhi court has moved to charge actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, and 15 others in a ₹200-crore money laundering case, citing sufficient evidence. The trial is set to begin soon with the Enforcement Directorate making serious allegations against Fernandez regarding her connection with the case.

A Delhi court has formally ordered charges to be pursued against actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged scammer Sukesh Chandrashekar, and 15 other individuals in an expansive ₹200-crore money laundering case. The decision follows the prosecution's provision of evidence reportedly implicating all accused parties.

According to the court, the evidence suggests the accused are involved in offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The court's summons sets June 3 as the date for officially framing the charges, marking the beginning of the trial. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Fernandez of maintaining significant contact with Chandrashekar, receiving gifts that allegedly originated from criminal activities.

Earlier, attempts by Fernandez to become an approver in the case were retracted after the ED opposed the move, suggesting her ongoing connections with Chandrashekar displayed a clear disregard for the law. The agency has highlighted evidence of her benefiting knowingly from the purportedly illicit funds.

Sukesh Chandrashekar is alleged to have overseen a criminal network even while incarcerated, employing tactics like identity fabrication and communication spoofing to defraud individuals, including channeling money for personal luxuries. With these accusations, the trial seeks to address and examine the extensive reach and repercussions of these actions.