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Bollywood well-known actress Jacqueline Fernandez’s request to turn approver in the Sukesh Chandrasekhar money laundering case was delayed after the Enforcement Directorate termed her plea vague. The Delhi Patiala House Court is scheduled to hear the matter on May 8 as a scheduled hearing. Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has filed a plea seeking to turn approver in the Rs. 200 crore money laundering case allegedly involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The application was heard on Monday, April 20, at Delhi’s Patiala House Court. During the hearing, the Enforcement Directorate told the court that the plea of Kick actress Jacqueline appeared vague and required closer scrutiny before it submitted a detailed reply.

The agency requested additional time to thoroughly review the application. The court accepted the request and granted time to the ED. The matter has now been scheduled for further hearing next month for further consideration by the bench.

Jacqueline Fernandez Approver Application: Latest Update

According to the ANI news agency, “Delhi’s Patiala House Court granted time to ED to file a reply on Jacqueline Fernandez’s application for turning approver in the money laundering case linked with Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The ED said that the application is vague. It also said that it requires some time to peruse the application.” The court will hear the matter on May 8.

All About Jacqueline Fernandez’s Legal Application

Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar is currently lodged in jail for his alleged role in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case. Authorities claim that while being held in Rohini Jail, he continued to run an extortion racket using phone spoofing technology. Posing as senior government officials, he allegedly duped Aditi Singh, wife of former Ranbaxy promoter Shivinder Singh, of over Rs 200 crore. He reportedly contacted several women, urging them to pay large amounts in exchange for helping secure bail for their imprisoned husbands. The Enforcement Directorate registered the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as per official investigation findings.

The Race 3 actress’ name first surfaced during the ED probe a few years ago. Reportedly, the alleged fraudster had gifted Jacqueline several expensive presents, including luxury cars and bags. Their cosy pictures further added to the ongoing controversy. While the actress denied any involvement with the criminal, Sukesh continued to express his love for “bomma” Jacqueline from jail.

After being caught in a serious legal case for years, she chose to submit an application to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering matter. Following her request, the Patiala House Court in New Delhi asked her to file a formal application before the concerned authority to take the process forward as per legal procedure steps ahead.

For those unaware, an approver is an accused person who agrees to help the prosecution by giving evidence against other co-accused in return for a pardon. If the request is accepted, the court can lessen or even remove the legal punishment faced by that person.