ED files chargesheet against Pinki Irani who introduced conman Sukesh to Jacqueline Fernandez
India Today
The ED has charged Pinki for introducing Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez by giving false information about conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.
The Enforcement Directorate on Monday filed a chargesheet against Pinki Irani, an alleged associate of Sukesh Chandrasekhar who was tasked by the conman to introduce him to actor Jacqueline Fernandez. This is a second chargesheet by the financial probe agency in connection with the case.
Pinki Irani has been charged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, officials said.
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Pinky Irani was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on December 9, 2021 for her alleged role in the Rs 200 crore extortion case. Sources said, Pinki not only helped Sukesh in laundering money but also facilitated meetings of certain people, including celebrities, inside Delhi jail when the conman was lodged inside.
The ED has charged Pinki for introducing Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez by giving false information about conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Pinki allegedly also introduced Sukesh to other Bollywood celebrities and passed expensive gifts to them on his behalf.
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She was earlier confronted with actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who is still under probe by the ED for receiving gifts worth Rs 10 crore from Sukesh Chandrashekhar.
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