Jacqeline Fernandez named accused in money laundering case

New Delhi , August 17: Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been named accused in the chargesheet filed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) over Rs 200 crore extortion case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.

For the first time in the case, Jacqueline Fernandez has been named as an accused.

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Earlier also several times ED summoned Jacqueline Fernandez in the matter of investigation.

Earlier ED recorded the statement recorded by the actor but did not mention her name in detail as an accused in the chargesheet.

Earlier, Bollywood actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi were examined and stated that the actors got top models of BMW cars, the most expensive gifts from the accused Sukesh.

ED chargesheet clearly stated that "during the investigation, statements of Jacqueline Fernandez were recorded on 30.08.2021 and 20.10.2021 Jacqueline Fernandez stated she received gifts viz. 3 designer bags from Gucci, Chanel, 2 Gucci outfits for gym wear. A pair of Louis Vuitton shoes. 2 pairs of diamond earrings and a bracelet of multi-colored stones. 2 Hermes bracelets. She also received a Mini Cooper which she returned."

As per the sources, Sukesh was confronted with Jacqueline on 20th Oct 2021. Jacqueline Fernandez stated that Sukesh Chandrasekhar had arranged private jet trips and her hotel stay on different occasions for herself.

Meanwhile, statements of Nora Fatehi and Jacqueline were recorded under section 50 of PMLA.

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Nora further stated that Leena Paulose had called her husband and put the phone on the speaker where he thanked her and said that they were her fans. She then announced that they were going to gift her a Brand-new BMW car as a token of love and generosity.

-PTC News with ANI inputs