Jacqueline Fernandez, the Bollywood actress, is entangled in a legal battle as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) responds to her plea to quash the FIR in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
ED’s Response
The ED has filed an affidavit contending that Jacqueline knowingly participated in the possession and use of the proceeds of Sukesh Chandrasekhar’s criminal activities. The response comes after Jacqueline filed a plea seeking to quash the FIR against her.
Allegations of Evidence Destruction
According to reports, the ED alleges that Jacqueline Fernandez never disclosed the truth about her financial transactions with Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The agency claims that she concealed facts until confronted with evidence, and even attempted to tamper with evidence by wiping out data from her mobile phone after Sukesh’s arrest. The ED asserts that she also instructed colleagues to destroy evidence, indicating her involvement in the proceeds of crime.
Legal Proceedings
Jacqueline’s plea was heard before Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, with her counsel requesting time to file a rejoinder. The high court has scheduled further hearings for April 15.
Impact on Fernandez
The ED’s response highlights the agency’s stance that Jacqueline Fernandez was knowingly engaged in illegal activities. The actress faces scrutiny for her alleged association with Sukesh Chandrasekhar and the subsequent legal fallout.
Protection Plea
In a separate development, Jacqueline filed a plea in a Delhi court seeking protection from Sukesh Chandrasekhar, citing unsolicited and threatening messages. She claimed that Chandrasekhar was attempting to establish a connection through letters to the media.
Jacqueline Fernandez finds herself in a legal quagmire as the ED disputes her plea to quash the FIR. The allegations of evidence destruction and her alleged involvement with Sukesh Chandrasekhar continue to unfold, adding twists to the unfolding legal drama. The actress awaits further legal proceedings and faces challenges on multiple fronts.