Jacqueline Fernandez included that the evidence presented by the ED shows her status as an unwitting victim of Sukesh’s deliberately harmful schemes. She emphasized that there is no indication of her participation in helping him launder his allegedly illicit gains. Consequently, she argues that she should not face prosecution under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez faces opposition from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding her plea to quash a money laundering case. The ED has made a strong statement against Fernandez, alleging her involvement and knowledge in utilizing the proceeds of a crime committed by conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
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The apex probe agency has accused Fernandez of not only using and enjoying the benefits derived from the criminal activities but also of deliberately concealing the truth. The agency’s statement highlights,
“She (Jacqueline) continues to hold back the truth even till date.”
This accusation points towards a sustained effort by the actress to withhold information pertinent to the investigation, and stated that,
“It is also a fact that Fernandez wiped out the entire data from her mobile phone after the arrest of Sukesh Chandrasekhar, thereby tampering with the evidence. She also asked her colleagues to destroy the evidence. Evidence proves beyond doubt that she had been enjoying, using and is in possession of the proceeds of crime”.
Further intensifying the allegations, the ED claims that Fernandez took steps to erase potential evidence. According to the agency,
“It is also a fact that Fernandez wiped out the entire data from her mobile phone after the arrest of Sukesh Chandrasekhar, thereby tampering with the evidence.”
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This act of deleting data is seen as an attempt to obstruct the course of justice and tamper with crucial evidence in the case.
Moreover, the ED alleges that Fernandez instructed her colleagues to destroy evidence, further implicating her in the case. The agency’s statement asserts,
“She also asked her colleagues to destroy the evidence.”
This allegation, if proven, could indicate a more extensive involvement in the criminal activities than previously assumed.
The ED’s statement concludes with a strong assertion of Fernandez’s involvement:
“Evidence proves beyond doubt that she had been enjoying, using and is in possession of the proceeds of crime.”
This conclusion by the ED paints a serious picture of the actress’s alleged engagement with the proceeds of the crime.
This case has garnered significant attention, highlighting the intersection of the entertainment industry with legal and ethical issues. As the investigation continues, further details are expected to emerge, potentially having a substantial impact on Jacqueline Fernandez’s career and public image.
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