The actress however has consistently maintained that she had no knowledge of Sukesh’s criminal background. She also emphasises that her relationship with him was based on lies.
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Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has once again failed to get relief from the courts in the ongoing Rs 200 crore fraud case that involves alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed her petition, leaving the actress with no immediate escape from the legal battle.
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Jacqueline had earlier moved to the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court refused to cancel the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) case against her. On July 3, the Delhi High Court rejected her plea to quash the FIR in connection with money laundering charges.
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In her petition, Jacqueline argued that she was not a partner-in-crime but instead a victim of Sukesh’s targeted trap. According to reports, her plea pointed out that the ED’s own evidence showed how Sukesh managed to use electronic devices inside Tihar jail, with the help of jail authorities, to carry out his cons.
She also highlighted that many people from the film industry were tricked in the same manner, and she too fell prey to his lies.
Jacqueline Fernandez further stated that since she is already a prosecution witness in the case, further action against her should not continue.
However, the Delhi High Court had earlier noted that it’s not possible to determine innocence or guilt at this stage. The judges made it clear that such questions can only be settled during the trial in the lower court.
The ED has accused Jacqueline of knowingly receiving expensive gifts from Sukesh, including luxury items worth nearly Rs 7 crore. These reportedly included branded jewelry, designer handbags, and other lavish gifts.
The actress however has consistently maintained that she had no knowledge of Sukesh’s criminal background. She also emphasises that her relationship with him was based on lies.
During earlier hearings, Jacqueline said that all allegations against her were baseless. She emphasized that she had no role in the alleged scam and was wrongly being dragged into the matter.
Despite her claims, the courts have so far taken a tough stance. Both the Delhi High Court and now the Supreme Court have refused to give her relief. They said that her role and intent can have close examination during the trial.
The roots of the case go back to when Sukesh Chandrasekhar was accused of cheating Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh. They are the former promoters of Ranbaxy, of Rs 200 crore. He allegedly used his influence, charm, and access to resources inside jail to carry out massive frauds.
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