Jacqueline Fernandes has been named as an accused in a charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate in Rs 200 crore money laundering case against conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Jacqueline’s lawyer Prashant Patil had stated that they there is no official communication from the ED or the court and that Jacqueline has not received any copy of the complaint filed. ETimes has learnt that the actress will be moving the Patiala court on Thursday to ask for the copy of the charge sheet filed by ED.
Speaking to ETimes, Prashant Patil said, “We will apply for a certified copy of the complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate. It’s the right of the accused, so we are hopeful to get it.”
“The application for permission to travel abroad is listed tomorrow before the Special PMLA Court at Delhi . This application was filed almost 15 days ago. We shall make an application to the Hon’ble Court to issue summons for Jacqueline and fix a date for her physical appearance,” he added.
Prashant had earlier told ETimes that Jacqueline will take the necessary steps under the law to protect her dignity and liberty. He also stated that Jacqueline has been cooperative during the investigation and she is a victim of a larger conspiracy.
