Jacqueline Fernandez Among 15 Accused as Court Moves to Frame Charges in ₹200 Crore Money Laundering Case

A major development has emerged in India’s high-profile ₹200 crore money laundering case, as a Delhi court has decided to frame charges against Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez along with 15 other individuals. The case is linked to alleged financial fraud involving key accused Sukesh Chandrasekhar and several associates.

According to Indian media reports, the court observed that there is sufficient prima facie evidence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to proceed with a formal trial against all accused persons. The court has directed all individuals named in the case to appear for the next hearing scheduled on June 3.

Apart from Jacqueline Fernandez, those facing charges include Sukesh Chandrasekhar, his wife Leena Maria Paul, Pinky Irani, Deepak Ramani, and several others who are allegedly involved in the network under investigation.

The case has been under scrutiny for several years, during which the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has repeatedly questioned Jacqueline Fernandez regarding her alleged connection with the accused. Investigators claim that the actress received expensive gifts and financial benefits from Sukesh Chandrasekhar during the course of their association, an allegation she has consistently denied.

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Sukesh Chandrasekhar is accused of orchestrating a large-scale extortion and fraud scheme, reportedly collecting hundreds of crores from various individuals using illegal means.

The latest court decision marks a significant step forward in the legal proceedings, indicating that the case will now move into a formal trial phase. The development has once again brought the case into the spotlight, drawing widespread media attention and public debate in India and beyond.