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Delhi Court Frames Charges in Rs 200 Crore Extortion Case
30 May
Summary
- Charges framed against Sukesh Chandrasekhar in Rs 200 crore extortion case.
- Jacqueline Fernandez faces charges in money laundering linked to extortion.
- Court ordered charges for offenses under PMLA, punishable under Section 4.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against Sukesh Chandrasekhar, Leena Maria Paul, and others in a Rs 200 crore money laundering and extortion case. The charges stem from an alleged extortion scheme targeting Aditi Singh. Additionally, charges have been framed in a separate MCOCA case linked to the same Rs 200 crore allegations.
Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma indicated that there is sufficient material on record to proceed against all accused individuals, including Sukesh Chandrasekhar and Leena Maria Paul. The court directed that charges be framed for offenses under Section 3 of the PMLA, punishable under Section 4 of the PMLA. The formal signing of charges is scheduled for June 3, with all accused required to appear in person.
Jacqueline Fernandez, while not accused in the direct extortion case, faces charges in the money laundering case. Her plea to quash the supplementary charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was dismissed by the Delhi High Court. She had previously appeared before the trial court and was granted bail. Sukesh Chandrasekhar remains in judicial custody.
