Delhi Court Seeks ED Response on Jacqueline Fernandez's Plea to Turn Approver in Money Laundering Case

A Delhi court has requested a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a plea filed by Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who seeks to become an approver in a significant money laundering investigation. The case involves alleged fraud amounting to ₹200 crore and centers around conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. Special Judge Prashant Sharma issued a notice to the ED and scheduled the next hearing for April 20, 2026. This legal development follows multiple summonses issued to Ms. Fernandez by the agency during the course of the investigation. Notably, she was named as an accused for the first time in a supplementary charge sheet recently filed by the ED. The proceedings highlight the ongoing judicial scrutiny of high-profile individuals linked to financial crimes in India. As the court evaluates her request to turn state witness, the ED's stance will be crucial in determining the future trajectory of the case and Fernandez's legal status within the complex web of alleged money laundering activities connected to Chandrashekar's syndicate.