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Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her petition seeking to become an approver in a ₹200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.
The decision comes shortly after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed her request in court, arguing that she should not be granted a pardon in the case.
Fernandez’s legal team confirmed that the plea had been formally withdrawn. A day earlier, the ED had urged the court to reject her application, stating that she could not be treated as a victim in the matter.
According to the agency, the actor was not merely a peripheral figure but had a more significant role in the alleged offence. Investigators also claimed she benefited from proceeds linked to the case.
The ED further alleged that Fernandez maintained consistent communication with Chandrashekar even after becoming aware of his criminal background, strengthening their objection to granting her approver status.
The case, which involves alleged financial irregularities amounting to ₹200 crore, continues to draw significant attention, with legal proceedings still underway.
