ED seeks time to reply on Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to turn approver in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has sought time to respond to actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to turn approver in the ₹200 crore money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekar.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 20 April 2026, 6:09 PM IST

The court will hear the matter on May 8 (Img: Internet)

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday sought time to file its reply to actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to turn approver in a ₹200 crore money laundering case.

The case pertains to an alleged money laundering investigation involving jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekar and his friend Jacqueline Fernandez. When the matter came up before Special Judge Prashant Sharma in a Delhi court it was posted to May 8 for the next hearing.

Court Had Issued Notice Earlier 

The court had earlier issued notice to the ED on April 17 after counsel for Fernandez filed an application seeking permission for her to turn approver in the case. The agency requested additional time to submit its response to the plea. 

₹200 Cr Money Laundering Case: Actress Jacqueline Fernandez wants to become ‘approver’; court seeks ED’s response

Fernandez has been under investigation by the ED and was summoned multiple times for questioning in connection with the case. She was named as an accused for the first time in a supplementary charge sheet filed by the agency.

Legal Developments in the Case

In July last year, the Delhi High Court dismissed Fernandez’s petition seeking to quash the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) filed against her. Subsequently, the Supreme Court declined to interfere with the High Court’s decision, allowing the investigation to proceed.

₹200 Crore Alleged Fraud

The case stems from allegations against Sukesh Chandrashekar, who was booked by Delhi Police for allegedly duping the spouses of former Ranbaxy promoters Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh of ₹200 crore. Investigators claim the money was routed through illegal channels and shell companies.

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Chandrashekar and his wife, Leena Paulose, were arrested by Delhi Police along with other accused persons. Authorities invoked provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case. 

Hawala Routes and Shell Companies

According to investigators, the accused allegedly used hawala routes and created shell companies to park proceeds of crime. Several related investigations involving Chandrashekar are currently underway across the country. The court will now consider the ED’s response and hear further arguments on May 8.