Within the ongoing Rs 200 crore cash laundering case involving jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, Bollywood actor Jacqueliene Fernandez’s authorized crew has asserted within the Delhi Excessive Courtroom that she was unaware of the illicit origins of the items she acquired, that are allegedly linked to the case.
In response to ANI, The Delhi Excessive Courtroom lately heard arguments from Jacqueliene Fernandez’s counsel, who’s difficult the cost sheet filed towards her.
Her attorneys claimed that she was not concerned in any cash laundering actions and didn’t know that the items she acquired have been related to the alleged proceeds of crime.
Throughout the listening to, Justice Anish Dayal raised a query, asking whether or not an grownup has a accountability to know the supply of the items they obtain. The case has been scheduled for additional hearings on November 26.
Senior advocate Siddharth Agrawal, representing Fernandez, argued that she was unaware that the items, allegedly from Sukesh Chandrasekhar, have been bought utilizing cash extorted from Aditi Singh. Agrawal emphasised that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had not prompt that Fernandez knowingly acquired the proceeds of crime.
He additional said that whereas there might need been an omission on her half, it was not a prison omission and subsequently not actionable beneath regulation.
The ED claims that Fernandez did not confirm a newspaper article in February 2019 concerning Sukesh Chandrashekar’s actions, however her protection maintains that the article shouldn’t be admissible proof.
Fernandez’s authorized crew additionally said that she was misled by co-accused Pinky Irani, who satisfied her that Sukesh had robust political connections and was a political fixer.
In response to her attorneys, she stopped speaking with Sukesh after studying of the article and was unaware that the items she acquired have been related to the crime. They assert that she had no involvement in cash laundering.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar has been constantly sending letters to Jacqueliene Fernandez from jail, expressing his affection for her. Lately, he revealed plans to take a position an astounding $135 million in Hollywood initiatives for his “girl love.” He attributed the thought to recommendation he acquired from his “large brother,” Donald Trump.
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