New Delhi:
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has been released on bail by a Delhi court in a Rs 200 money laundering case involving fraudster Sukesh Chandrashekar.
Special Judge Shailendra Malik of Patiala House Court released Jacqueline Fernandes on bail. She was previously released on temporary bail.
Ms. Fernandez has applied for bail on the grounds that custody is not required because the investigation is complete and the charge sheet has been filed.
On August 31, the court accepted the additional charge filed by the Executive Director and asked Ms. Fernandez to appear in court.
Ms. Fernandez, who has been summoned several times by the Executive Director in connection with the investigation, was named as a defendant for the first time in the additional charge.
The agency’s previous complaint and the supplementary complaint made no mention of her as the defendant.
Prior to that, the Department’s main arguments in court against the actor being released on bail were that she had attempted to flee the country, that she had not cooperated with investigators and that she had to face charges. serious accusations.
The Financial Crimes Investigation Agency had previously issued warnings – Supervisory Circulars (LOC) – at airports to prevent the actor from leaving the country.
The actor has been accused of receiving expensive gifts from fraudster Sukesh Chandrashekar, who has been blackmailing celebrities and businessmen.
The Sri Lankan-born Bollywood actress said she has received gifts such as luxury cars, Gucci and Chanel bags, Gucci gym clothes, Louis Vuitton shoes and jewelry. She also said Sukesh Chandrasekhar arranged private jet trips and hotel stays for her.
Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who has been in prison in Delhi since 2017, is accused of deceiving many people, including Aditi Singh, wife of Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh.
