Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has petitioned the Delhi High Court to dismiss a money laundering case filed against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Challenging the ED's complaint and the second supplementary charge sheet from August 17, 2022, under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Fernandez claims the evidence will prove her innocence. She asserts being a victim of alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar's targeted attack and denies any involvement in laundering purportedly ill-gotten wealth. Arguing against prosecution under Sections 3 and 4, Fernandez emphasizes her innocence. The ED, in its charge sheet, named her as an accused, while Fernandez and Nora Fatehi, another Bollywood personality, provided statements as witnesses. The ED previously attached Fernandez's assets and deposits worth Rs 7.2 crore, labeling them as proceeds of crime. In February, the ED filed a supplementary charge sheet against Pinky Irani, Chandrashekhar's alleged aide, who reportedly chose expensive gifts for Fernandez. The case involves significant financial transactions with models and Bollywood figures, some of whom rejected gifts from Chandrashekhar.
Key Point:
1. Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking the dismissal of a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
2. Fernandez challenges the ED's complaint and the second supplementary charge sheet from August 17, 2022, citing Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
3. The actress maintains her innocence, claiming that the evidence will support her position and that she is a victim of a targeted attack by alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.
4. Fernandez denies any involvement in the alleged laundering of ill-gotten wealth and argues against prosecution under Sections 3 and 4, emphasizing her innocence.
5. The ED, in its charge sheet, identifies Fernandez as an accused, while she and Nora Fatehi, another Bollywood personality, provide statements as witnesses.
6. Fernandez's assets and deposits worth Rs 7.2 crore were previously attached by the ED, labeling them as proceeds of crime.
7. In February, the ED filed a supplementary charge sheet against Pinky Irani, Chandrashekhar's alleged aide, who reportedly selected expensive gifts for Fernandez.
8. The case involves substantial financial transactions with models and Bollywood figures, some of whom rejected gifts from Chandrashekhar.
9. Fernandez asserts being unfairly targeted and maintains her innocence in the face of the allegations.
10. The legal battle centers on the alleged money laundering activities connected to Fernandez and other Bollywood personalities, with ongoing developments in the case.
(With Agency Inputs)
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