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Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez recently filed a plea to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh
Chandrasekhar. The matter came up for hearing on Monday (April 20) in Delhi’s Patiala House Court. During the proceedings, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said that the Kick actress' application was "vague" and sought more time to examine it properly before filing a response. Accepting the request, the court granted time to the agency. It has listed the matter for hearing next month.
Jacqueline Fernandez Approver Application UPDATE
According to news agency ANI, "Delhi's Patiala House Court granted time to ED to file a reply on Jacqueline Fernandez's application for turning approver in the money laundering case linked with Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The ED said that the application is vague. It also said that it requires some time to peruse the application."
The court will hear the matter on May 8.
All About Jacqueline Fernandez's Application
Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar is behind bars in connection with a Rs 200-crore money laundering case. While lodged in Rohini Jail, he allegedly operated an extortion scam using phone spoofing technology. By pretending to be senior government officials, he is accused of cheating Aditi Singh, wife of former Ranbaxy promoter Shivinder Singh, of more than Rs 200 crore. He would call women, asking them to pay huge sums to help secure bail for their jailed husbands. The ED had registered a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The Race 3 actress' name first surfaced during the ED probe a few years ago. Reportedly, the alleged fraudster had gifted Jacqueline several expensive presents, including luxury cars and bags. Their cosy pictures further added to the ongoing controversy. While the actress denied any involvement with the criminal, Sukesh continued to express his love for "bomma" Jacqueline from jail.
After being caught in a serious legal case for years, she chose to submit an application to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering matter. Following her request, the Patiala House Court in New Delhi asked her to file a formal application before the concerned authority to take the process forward.
For those unaware, an approver is an accused person who agrees to help the prosecution by giving evidence against other co-accused in return for a pardon. If the request is accepted, the court can lessen or even remove the legal punishment faced by that person.
