Jacqueline Fernandez Moves Delhi HC; Seeks To Turn Approver In Rs 200 Cr Money Laundering Case

In a significant development in the high-profile money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has approached a Delhi court seeking permission to turn approver. The move marks a fresh turn in the Rs 200 crore case that has remained under scrutiny for over two years. As legal proceedings continue, the actor’s latest plea signals a shift in her stance, even as she maintains that she was unaware of any alleged wrongdoing.

Jacqueline Fernandez Moves Delhi HC

On Friday, the Patiala House Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Jacqueline’s plea. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma listed the matter for further hearing on April 20. Earlier, the court informed her that she would need to make a formal request to the ED, as per legal procedure. The agency will record her statement and then decide whether to move an application before the court to grant her approver status.

Jacqueline has consistently denied any involvement in illegal activities. She has argued that she did not knowingly accept any questionable gifts and considers herself a victim in the case. In her submissions, she stated that Sukesh used deceptive tactics to approach her, similar to how he allegedly targeted others. She claimed he posed as a high-ranking government official to gain access through her makeup artist.

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Jacqueline Fernandez Seeks To Turn Approver In Rs 200 Cr Money Laundering Case

In an earlier statement, she said, “Sukesh played with my emotions and made my life hell,” adding that he “misled me” and damaged her career and livelihood.

However, the ED has taken a different view. The agency has alleged that Jacqueline received luxury gifts worth over Rs 7 crore from Sukesh, including jewellery, designer items, and vehicles. It also claimed that she initially concealed certain financial details and later disclosed them when confronted with evidence. Additionally, the ED has alleged that she deleted data from her phone after Sukesh’s arrest.

Notably, Jacqueline has appeared before the ED multiple times and recorded her statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). While she was not named in the original chargesheet filed in December 2021, the agency later included her as an accused in a supplementary complaint in August 2022. The Delhi High Court had earlier refused to quash the case against her, and the Supreme Court also declined to interfere in the proceedings.

About Jacqueline Fernandez’s Money Laundering Case

The case stems from an alleged Rs 200–215 crore extortion and fraud operation run by Sukesh Chandrashekhar. According to investigators, he impersonated government officials and targeted high-profile individuals, including businesswoman Aditi Singh, to extract large sums of money. Authorities allege that he maintained contact with several public figures during this period. The investigation continues as agencies examine financial trails, digital evidence, and statements linked to the case.

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