Jacqueline Fernandez to Face ED Probe Again in Sukesh Chandrashekhar Money Laundering Case
Jacqueline Fernandez has been summoned again by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering case. The case involves alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and accusations of cheating high-profile individuals out of 200 crore INR, including the wife of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh.
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned actor Jacqueline Fernandez for a fresh round of questioning on Wednesday in a money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, official sources said. The 38-year-old Sri Lankan origin Bollywood actor has been questioned by the federal agency in the past in this case that pertains to alleged cheating of high-profile people, including former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh's wife Aditi Singh to the tune of about Rs 200 crore. Jacqueline Fernandez Named As Accused in ED’s Supplementary Charge Sheet in Money Laundering Case, Claim Sources.
The ED had alleged that Chandrashekhar used these "proceeds of crime" or illegal money to purchase gifts for Fernandez. It had said in a charge sheet filed in 2022 that the actor was "enjoying valuables, jewellery and costly gifts provided by Chandrashekhar despite knowing about his criminal antecedents." Jacqueline Fernandez Takes Stand Against 'Cruel' Animal Breeding Industry, Urges Fans to Adopt Pets.
Jacqueline Fernandez Summoned by ED for Further Questioning in INR 200 Crore Fraud Case
Fernandez has been questioned at least five times by the ED in this case earlier. The actor has always said she was innocent and had no knowledge of Chandrashekhar's alleged criminal activities.