Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez is challenging the charges against her in the ongoing Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Her legal team recently argued in the Delhi High Court that Jacqueline was unaware that the expensive gifts she received were connected to criminal activities.
Jacqueline Fernandez Denies Involvement
Jacqueline Fernandez lawyers stated that she did not know the gifts came from money that was illegally obtained through extortion. They claimed that although there may have been a lack of attention on her part, it was not criminal negligence.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating the case, claims Jacqueline should have been aware of the origins of the gifts. However, her defense insists that she had no reason to doubt the source of the gifts at the time, adding that the ED had not presented any proof that she knowingly accepted money linked to the crime.
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Jacqueline Fernandez’s lawyers also pointed out that she was misled by Pinky Irani, a co-accused in the case. Irani reportedly convinced her that Sukesh had powerful political connections, which led her to believe he was a legitimate businessman.
The case, which involves Sukesh Chandrashekhar extorting money from businesswoman Aditi Singh, is ongoing. Chandrashekhar, who has been sending letters to Jacqueline from jail, has also made extravagant claims, such as his plans to invest millions in Hollywood projects for her. The Delhi High Court has scheduled the next hearing for November 26, 2024.
