A designated court in the national capital has summoned Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi to appear in connection with the high-profile 200 crore fraud case involving an incarcerated businessman's spouse. The proceedings at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court require the performer to formally present herself before the bench, following findings by the Enforcement Directorate where she was cited as an official government witness rather than an accused in the formal chargesheet.
Charity Event Appearances and Luxury Gifts Under Investigation
Inquiries conducted by central enforcement officials revealed that Nora Fatehi attended an event organized by Leena Maria Paul, the wife of alleged mastermind Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The gathering, hosted inside a five-star hotel in Chennai as a charitable initiative, involved offers of high-end luxury items to the actress. These presentations included a brand-new iPhone, an expensive Gucci handbag, and a premium BMW vehicle.
During questioning by the investigation agency, the actress detailed how the handoff occurred. The expensive handbag and mobile phone were handed over openly in front of attendees during the gathering itself, whereas the process regarding the vehicle commenced only after the conclusion of the event. Rather than retaining the luxury car directly, it was handed to her brother-in-law, the husband of her cousin. Records shared with authorities showed that her relative eventually sold the automobile in February 2021 citing financial constraints. The actress maintained that she was entirely unaware of any criminal antecedents surrounding the organizers and viewed herself as a victim ensnared in a fraudulent setup.
Defamation Feud Involving Jacqueline Fernandez and Legal Standing
The wider financial probe also entangled another prominent film star, Jacqueline Fernandez, whose alleged private photographs alongside Sukesh circulated across media channels, triggering widespread speculation about their association despite her firm denials of wrongdoing. As the controversy deepened, Nora Fatehi initiated legal defamation proceedings against Jacqueline Fernandez and several others, contending that misleading assertions were floated to deflect blame, which severely tarnished her professional image and market goodwill. With the trial advancing, the judicial bench at Rouse Avenue Court seeks her formal appearance to substantiate the recorded statements and assist in adjudicating the massive extortion racket.
