Sri Lankan born Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been in the limelight for her association with conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a money laundering case. ED had summoned the actor in this case on Wednesday. Scroll down to find more details.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has once again summoned Bollywood star, Jacqueline Fernandez to appear in an additional inquiry on July 10. The probe is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation involving alleged scam artist, Sukesh Chandrasekhar, PTI reported quoting official sources. Jacqueline had been questioned by the ED several times in the past, during which she maintained her innocence and did not give any information about any illegal activities allegedly related to conman Chandrasekhar. Scroll down to find out more details!

Jacqueline Fernandez has been summoned by ED

The 38-year-old Sri Lankan-born Bollywood actor has been accused of manipulating high-profile personalities like Aditi Singh, wife of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh, and duping them of around Rs 200 crore. Chandrasekhar allegedly bought gifts for Fernandes using this ill-gotten wealth, as claimed by the Enforcement Directorate.

Chandrasekhar found himself among the charges brought by the Enforcement Directorate for buying gifts for Fernandes with illegal funds. A chargesheet filed in 2022 said the actor knowingly accepted high-value items, glittering jewelery and expensive gifts from Chandrasekhar despite his shady past. As part of the ongoing investigation, Fernandes has previously appeared before the ED five times for questioning related to the case.

The famous actress, known for her hit song “Chittiyan Kalaiyaan”, has been barred from leaving the country due to a money laundering investigation. In 2021, she was briefly detained at the Mumbai International Airport due to an active Look Out Circular against her. The Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth Rs 7.27 crore of Fernandez in April 2022, citing her links with Chandrasekhar as the main reason.

ED has suggested that Sukesh Chandrasekhar gave Jacqueline Fernandez a gift worth Rs 5.71 crore. The gifts were allegedly funded through illegal activities such as extortion. Chandrasekhar, in his cunning, enlisted the help of his alleged partner in crime, Pinky Irani, to deliver these valuable gifts to Fernandes.

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