Bollywood Actress Jacqueline Fernandez in a plea before the Appellate Authority of PMLA clearly stated that it is surprising that, like her, some other celebrities, notably Norah Fatehi, were also conned by main accused Sukesh Chandrashekhar in the Rs 200 crore extortion cases. She and other celebrities who received gifts from the main accused, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, are made witnesses, whereas she is sought to be dragged as an accused. She further stated that the fixed deposits, attached vide the impugned order, have no nexus with a crime, nor are the fixed deposits created by using the alleged proceeds of crime. The deposits are from the actor’s “own legitimate of income and much before in time from even knowing that the main accused, Chandrashekhar, even existed in this world.
Jacquline stated that she has always cooperated with the investigation agencies and attended the entire summons till date. “She has handed over all the information to the best of her ability to the ED. The agencies have failed to appreciate that she was cheated and conned into this matter. She is a victim of the modus operandi adopted by the main accused, Chandrasekhar.