Jacqueline Fernandez Faces Legal Hurdles in Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's application to become an approver in a money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. The ED stated that Fernandez knowingly maintained contact with Chandrashekar despite being aware of his criminal background.

In its response, the ED highlighted that Fernandez received benefits, gifts, and articles organized by Chandrashekar from illicit funds linked to the crime. The ED refuted her claim of being an 'unwitting victim,' instead portraying her as actively participating in the laundering process.

The ED further detailed her non-cooperative behavior during the investigation, citing her evasive and contradictory statements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The agency emphasized that her plea to become an approver would contradict the evidence and undermine the legal process, calling for the court to deny her request.

(With inputs from agencies.)