New Delhi, April 4: The hearing on the bail plea of actress Leena Maria, accused in a ₹200 crore fraud case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekhar, has been postponed by the Delhi High Court. The court has scheduled the next hearing for April 6.
During the previous hearing, the High Court had completed arguments on Leena Maria’s bail plea filed under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and reserved its decision. However, the proceedings regarding the money laundering aspects will continue.
In the last session, Leena’s counsel argued that her relationship with Sukesh Chandrashekhar is no longer normal and that they are not on good terms. The defense also claimed that Sukesh is involved with another woman. When the court inquired about this woman’s identity, Leena’s lawyer mentioned actress Jacqueline Fernandez, bringing more attention to the case.
It is noteworthy that Leena Maria was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police in September 2021. Subsequently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) also arrested her on money laundering charges. Investigating agencies are examining Leena’s role in the alleged ₹200 crore fraud orchestrated by Sukesh Chandrashekhar.
The next hearing on the bail plea is highly anticipated and is set for April 6. This high-profile case has been under scrutiny since it emerged in 2021 when a money laundering case was registered against Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who allegedly executed a major scam from Tihar Jail. Reports suggest that Sukesh used part of the ₹200 crore for expensive gifts to several celebrities, prominently including Jacqueline Fernandez, who reportedly received numerous costly gifts valued in crores.