Jacqueline Fernandez Moves Supreme Court Against PMLA Charges In Sukesh Money Laundering Case

A Delhi trial court has decided to frame charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez in the ongoing money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The actress has now decided to challenge the court's decision.

Jacqueline Approaches Supreme Court

On May 30, Delhi's Patiala House Court passed an order directing that charges be framed against Jacqueline under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). In response, the actress approached the Supreme Court, which has now agreed to examine the matter.

According to ANI, the case will be heard before the apex court on June 11, 2026, by a bench comprising Justices PK Mishra and AS Chandurkar.

Investigating Agency's View On The Actress In Relation To The Case

The matter is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which has alleged that Jacqueline received expensive gifts and other benefits from Sukesh Chandrasekhar. For those unfamiliar, Sukesh Chandrasekhar is accused in a multi-crore extortion racket.

The agency stated that sufficient material had been placed before the court to establish a prima facie case against the actress.

Trial Court's Judgment

The trial court observed that there was enough evidence to raise suspicion regarding Jacqueline's involvement in the case. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma reportedly stated that the actress could be charged under Section 3 of the PMLA, as sufficient material had been placed against her.

For those unaware, Section 3 of the PMLA deals with the offence of money laundering and is punishable under Section 4 of the Act.

Charges Against The Actress

The court noted that the actress could be examined to determine whether she was aware of the illegal activities from which the funds were generated. Based on these observations, the court directed that charges be framed against Jacqueline and several other accused individuals connected to the case.

According to court records, the names of 21 individuals surfaced in connection with the matter. However, charges were framed against only 17 of them.

Following the order, Jacqueline appeared before the trial court and denied all allegations levelled against her.

Did Sukesh Accept Jacqueline's Involvement?

Reportedly, Sukesh Chandrasekhar has accepted the charges against him in the extortion case. However, he allegedly refrained from signing the charge documents in the connected matter.

Jacqueline Fernandez On The Professional Front

Jacqueline Fernandez is preparing for the release of her upcoming film, Welcome to the Jungle. The highly anticipated entertainer is currently scheduled to hit theatres on June 26.