On May 5, 2023, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Leena Maria Paul, an Indian actor, in a money laundering case linked to an extortion scheme. However, her bail plea was denied in a related case under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Paul has been in custody since September 2021, totaling over three years. Her counsel argued for bail on the grounds of trial delays and her gender, emphasizing that the rigors of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA) should not apply to her as a woman. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed her bail, labeling her as a co-head of a crime syndicate alongside her husband, Sukesh Chandrasekhar. They highlighted her involvement in money laundering activities, including opening multiple bank accounts for illicit funds. Despite these claims, her defense pointed out that many co-accused had been granted bail, and argued that she was not aware of her husband's criminal activities. The case continues to unfold as it raises significant questions about organized crime and the legal treatment of women in such cases.