NEW DELHI: A court in India has decided to frame charges against Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez and 15 other individuals in connection with a Rs200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged fraudster Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
According to Indian media reports, those facing charges include Sukesh Chandrasekhar, his wife Leena Maria Paul, Pinky Irani, Deepak Ramnani, and several other accused named in the investigation.
The court in New Delhi said there was sufficient prima facie material to proceed against the accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). All defendants have been directed to appear before the court on June 3 for further proceedings.
Investigation linked to Sukesh Chandrasekhar
Jacqueline Fernandez’s name has been associated with the money laundering investigation involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar for several years. India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned the actor on multiple occasions as part of its probe.
Investigators allege that Chandrasekhar obtained large sums of money through extortion and financial fraud schemes targeting multiple individuals.
Allegations regarding gifts and financial benefits
Indian authorities have alleged that Jacqueline Fernandez received expensive gifts and financial benefits from Chandrasekhar. The actor has previously denied wrongdoing and has maintained that she is cooperating with the investigation.
The case remains under judicial review, and the court’s decision to frame charges marks the next stage in the legal proceedings.
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