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The Delhi Court on Tuesday granted bail to Actress Jacqueline Fernandez in the alleged Rs. 200 crores money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.

Jacqueline had sought bail in the matter stating that she is no more required in the matter as the investigation is already complete and the charge sheet has already been filed.

Whereas, the same was opposed by the Enforcement Directorate stating that she had not cooperated in the investigation and there was a risk of her leaving the country. Additionally, ED submitted that Fernandez may also influence the witnesses as she is economically sound.

Additional Sessions Judge Shailender Malik has granted bail to Fernandez on furnishing of regular bail of Rs. 2 Lakhs.

It's ED's case that Sukesh used to send expensive gifts to actresses including Fernandez from the proceeds of crime.

For offences punishable under Sections 170 (Personating public servant), 384 (Extortion), 386, 388, 419 (cheating by personation), 420 (cheating), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, as well as Section 66(D) (cheating by personation using computer device) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Special Cell of the Delhi Police had filed an FIR against Chandrasekhar, Fernandez, and others.

A detailed bail order is awaited.