Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her plea to turn approver in the Rs. 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. This follows the Enforcement Directorate’s opposition to her application before a Delhi court. The ED argued that Jacqueline had remained in “regular and sustained contact” with Sukesh despite allegedly being aware of his criminal background. The ED also told the court that the actress continued receiving expensive gifts and benefits purchased using the “proceeds of crime”.
According to the ED, Jacqueline’s claim of being an “unwitting victim” contradicted her interactions and acceptance of benefits from Sukesh Chandrashekar.
Jacqueline had earlier failed to secure relief from both, the Delhi high court and the Supreme Court, in the matter.