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Jacqueline Fernandez Withdraws Plea to Become Approver in Money Laundering Case
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea to turn approver in Sukesh Chandrashekhar case
The Indian Express
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Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her plea to become an approver in a ₹200 crore (approximately $24 million USD) money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The Enforcement Directorate opposed her plea, citing her continued contact with Chandrashekhar despite knowing his criminal background.
- 01Jacqueline Fernandez withdrew her plea to turn approver in a money laundering case.
- 02The Enforcement Directorate opposed her plea, highlighting her ongoing contact with Sukesh Chandrashekhar.
- 03Fernandez is accused of benefiting from the proceeds of crime linked to a ₹200 crore extortion case.
- 04Sukesh Chandrashekhar allegedly extorted money from Aditi Singh, wife of a former healthcare promoter.
- 05An approver can receive a pardon under Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code if they support the prosecution.
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Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has officially withdrawn her plea to become an approver in a ₹200 crore (approximately $24 million USD) money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar, an alleged conman. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed her application, arguing that Fernandez maintained regular contact with Chandrashekhar despite being aware of his criminal history. The ED claims that her interactions and acceptance of gifts from him indicate a conscious association with the illicit activities rather than being an unwitting victim. Fernandez was named as a co-accused in the case, which stems from an extortion complaint filed by Aditi Singh, the wife of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Singh, who was allegedly deceived by Chandrashekhar while he posed as a government official. The ED described her plea as vague and emphasized her involvement in the money laundering process, suggesting that she knowingly benefited from the proceeds of crime.
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The case highlights the legal repercussions of involvement in money laundering and extortion, affecting public perception of celebrity accountability.
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