Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on this prosecution criticism, has connected replies despatched to it by Bollywood actors Bhumi Pednekar, Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, who have been equally approached by conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar allegedly by way of Pinky Irani, an alleged affiliate of Sukesh. Pinky Irani alias Angel, 53, was arrested on this case by the company in December final 12 months. She was just lately granted bail by a Delhi courtroom. She has been accused by the Enforcement Directorate of indulging in cash laundering and allegedly serving to Chandrasekhar in getting in contact with actor Jacqueline Fernandez and sending her costly presents on his behalf.Also Read – Nawazuddin Siddiqui And Bhumi Pednekar to Star in Anubhav Sinha And Sudhir Mishra’s Afwaah
The ED, that has been probing the Rs 200-crore cash laundering case in opposition to Chandrashekhar and his spouse Leena Maria Paul for the previous few months, has uncovered the modus operandi to focus on feminine Bollywood actors. Also Read – Katrina Kaif, Vaani Kapoor to Bhumi Pednekar— Bollywood Divas Setting up New Saree Trends
When Sukesh Chandrasekhar Approached Sara Ali Khan:
Apart from Jacqueline and Nora, the conman focused Sara Ali Khan in May 2021, by introducing himself on WhatsApp as Suraj Reddy. He advised her that he wish to present her a automobile as a gesture. Chandrashekhar talked about that his CEO Mrs Pinky Irani had tried to contact her too for a similar cause. In a letter to ED on January 14, the actress stated that she repeatedly refused his presents. After many makes an attempt, she agreed to obtain a field of sweets from him. Chandrashekhar later despatched a Frank Muller watch price lakhs with the sweets. Also Read – Sara Ali Khan Takes Our Breath Away In Her All Black Netted Top – See Pics
When Sukesh Chandrasekhar Approached Janhvi Kapoor:
Actor Janhvi Kapoor was additionally focused by conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar by way of his spouse Leena Maria Paul. She approached Janhvi because the proprietor of a salon Nail Artistry and had invited her for the opening of the salon in Bengaluru on July 19, 2021. Unbeknownst to Kapoor, she inaugurated the salon and was given Rs 18.94 lakh as skilled price into her checking account. Janhvi advised the ED that aside from the cash, she was additionally given a Christian Dior tote bag by Paul’s mom. Kapoor submitted her account particulars together with the assertion to the ED.
When Sukesh Chandrasekhar Approached Bhumi Pednekar:
When Pinky Irani approached Bhumi Pednekar because the Vice President of Human Resource of News Express Post in January 2021, she advised that the group chairman Mr Suraj (Sukesh Chandrashekhar) was an enormous fan and needed to talk to her about an enormous challenge. Irani additionally advised her that he desires to present her a automobile. However, the actor advised the ED that she has not acquired any presents from Sukesh Chandrasekhar or Suraj or Shekhar or his associates together with Pinky Irani.
