Billion-Dollar Scam: Bollywood Stars Caught in the Crossfire
High-Profile Celebrities Duped in Mega Fraud Case
In a shocking twist, Bollywood actresses Nora Fatehi and Jacqueline Fernandez found themselves entangled in one of the country’s biggest financial frauds. According to reports from PTI, both stars were allegedly deceived by conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is at the center of a multi-crore money laundering case.
The Mastermind Behind the Scam
The entire case unfolded after Aditi Singh, the wife of former Ranbaxy promoter Shivinder Singh, filed a complaint. She claimed that a man impersonating a senior Law Ministry official reached out to her, offering to secure bail for her husband, who was in jail at the time. The catch? A hefty payment in return.
According to Ms. Singh, she transferred a staggering ₹200 crore in 30 installments starting in June 2020. She was allegedly told that the money was being collected for BJP party funds and that high-ranking officials, including Home Minister Amit Shah and then Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, were backing the deal.
Chandrashekhar’s Web of Deception
At the time of this elaborate scam, Sukesh Chandrashekhar was already behind bars in Delhi’s Rohini jail, facing charges in at least 21 different cases. However, this did not stop him from orchestrating one of the most audacious financial frauds in recent history.
Yesterday, a special court extended his remand by 11 more days, while his associate Leena Paul was ordered to remain in custody for an additional 16 days. The authorities revealed that Chandrashekhar was actively involved in designing intricate financial structures to launder the stolen money—transferring funds through multiple channels to obscure the paper trail.
Luxury Seized: A Fortune in Cash, Cars, and Designer Goods
In a major crackdown in August, enforcement agencies seized massive assets linked to Chandrashekhar. This included a lavish sea-facing bungalow in Chennai, a whopping ₹82.5 lakh in cash, and over a dozen luxury cars.
The authorities also confiscated designer goods worth ₹20 crore, featuring high-end brands such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton. The collection included exclusive shoes, bags, and apparel, reinforcing the extent to which the ill-gotten wealth was flaunted.
What’s Next in This High-Stakes Investigation?
With more details emerging, the case continues to unfold as one of the biggest financial frauds in recent times. Enforcement agencies are diving deeper into Chandrashekhar’s operations, tracing hidden assets, and identifying other potential victims and accomplices.
As Bollywood stars grapple with their unexpected involvement in the scandal, the big question remains—who else was part of this elaborate web of deceit, and how far does it go?
Stay tuned for more updates on this gripping saga!
