Alleged Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar Counters Jacqueline Fernandez’s Plea, Claims Suppression of Facts in Extortion Case
Allegations in the ongoing legal battle between Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez and accused conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar have taken a contentious turn. Chandrashekhar has applied to Delhi’s Patiala House Court, asserting that Fernandez’s plea against him has concealed crucial details linked to the ₹200 crore extortion case.
In his fresh application, Chandrashekhar declared his readiness to accept any punishment if a single piece of correspondence sent to Fernandez proves to be threatening, intimidating, or connected to the ongoing cases investigated by the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) or the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Highlighting discrepancies, Chandrashekhar emphasized Fernandez’s portrayal as a prime prosecution witness in the EOW case, contrasting it with her status as an accused in the related Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case. He questioned the selective positioning of Fernandez as a witness while other individuals in similar circumstances were labeled as accused parties.
Jacqueline Fernandez had moved the court seeking restraint against Chandrashekhar from issuing further letters or messages to her, citing persistent harassment. She claimed that his unsolicited dissemination of distressing letters to various media outlets created an alarming environment, affecting her safety and well-being.
The EOW, backing Fernandez’s plea, underscored the gravity of the situation, noting Chandrashekhar’s habit of sending harassing letters concerning the actress to media platforms. They expressed concern over the intimidation and coercion faced by an essential witness, stating its potential impact on the case’s trial.
The trial court has scheduled the matter for further hearing on January 17, 2023. Jacqueline Fernandez, a Sri Lankan national residing in India since 2009 and a prominent figure in Bollywood, remains a crucial witness in the EOW’s investigation into the ₹200 crore money-laundering and extortion case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar.
The case stems from an FIR lodged by Delhi Police’s EOW against Chandrashekhar for alleged cheating and extortion from Aditi Singh, wife of former Religare Enterprises promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh. Chandrashekhar and his associates purportedly posed as government officials to extort money from Singh, promising to secure her husband’s bail.
Sukesh Chandrashekhar and his actor wife Leena Maria Paul had previously been arrested in September of the year prior by Delhi Police for their alleged involvement in a duping case. The legal confrontation between Chandrashekhar and Jacqueline Fernandez continues to escalate, shedding light on the complexities of this high-profile case.
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