The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has formally opposed actress Jacqueline Fernandez's request to be recognized as an approver in a ₹200 crore ($24 million USD) money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. The ED asserts that Fernandez maintained regular contact with Chandrashekar, even after being aware of his criminal history. The agency claims she actively benefited from the proceeds of crime, which contradicts her assertion of being an unwitting victim. Furthermore, the ED criticized her conduct during the investigation, highlighting her failure to provide complete and truthful disclosures in multiple statements recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The agency contends that allowing her to become an approver would be a miscarriage of justice, given her significant role in the alleged money laundering activities. The court has scheduled further proceedings for May 12, 2025, while the investigation continues against Chandrashekar, who is implicated in multiple cases across India.