Jacqueline a victim of larger conspiracy, we've been kept in dark: Actor's lawyer
India Today
The lawyer of actor Jacqueline Fernandez, named an accused in an extortion case, has said the actor was a victim of a larger criminal conspiracy.
A day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a chargesheet against Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez in a 215 crore extortion case, her lawyer said she was a victim of a larger criminal conspiracy and termed the development as 'unfortunate'. He claimed that the ED failed to acknowledge that she was cheated and conned into this matter.
“She has always cooperated with the investigation agencies and attended all the summons issued to date. She has handed over all the information to the best of her ability to the ED. The agencies have failed to appreciate that she was cheated and conned into this matter. She is a victim of a larger criminal conspiracy,” Jacqueline Fernandez's lawyer Prashant Patil said.
He said, "There is no official communication from the Enforcement Directorate or the Court. My client has not received any copy of the complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate. However, if the media reports are true, then it’s unfortunate that my client has been arraigned as an accused in the said case.”
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Jacqueline was questioned on almost five occasions before being named as the accused in the case. Sources said, based on the available evidence, it was apparent that Jacqueline was a beneficiary of the proceeds of crime. Jacqueline allegedly received gifts to the tune of Rs 10 crore from Sukesh Chandrashekhar using the extorted money.
The court will decide on taking cognisance of the chargesheet on August 31.
