Jacqueline Fernandez deliberately used, enjoyed conman's profits from crime: Sources

Jacqueline Fernandez, the Bollywood actress who has been accused of being involved in Rs 200 crore money laundering case was intentionally involved in the possession and use of the profits of crime of the accused conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has argued before the Delhi High Court.

The argument from the ED was included in an affidavit that was submitted in response to Fernandez's request to have a FIR against her in the alleged money laundering case involving Chandrasekhar quashed.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that she received gifts and other proceeds of crime from conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. However, Fernandez has denied these allegations, saying that she was a victim of Chandrasekhar's deception.

It further stated that the actor first denied accepting enormous sums of money and priceless presents from Sukesh Chandrasekhar for her family. According to the agency, these opulent gifts were produced as a result of illicit conduct.

Jacqueline Fernandez was 'well aware' of Sukesh Chandrasekhar's criminal past, according to the ED, and she yet maintained her association with him. Despite of being aware of his marital status she continued to receive benefits from him. 

The matter was listed before Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri and the counsel representing Fernandez sought time to file a rejoinder in response to the ED's affidavit.

The matter was scheduled for a follow-up hearing by the supreme court on April 15.

In response, ED stated that Fernandez consistently withheld information until presented with proof and never told the truth about the financial interactions with Chandrasekhar.