Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar hits the headlines again.
Previously, Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi had been questioned multiple times by the Enforcement Directorate as witnesses in the 200-crore extortion case.
Sukesh had conned both the actresses and had sent them several multicrore gifts. He was allegedly in a relationship with Jacqueline. Sukesh had also released a hand written note in reaction to the circulation of several intimate pictures of Jacqueline with him.
Now, as per the latest India Today report, apart from Jacqueline and Nora, Sukesh had also targeted three more Bollywood actresses – Sara Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar and Janhvi Kapoor. Reportedly, ED investigations have allegedly revealed that Sukesh Chandrashekhar allegedly used extorted money to send expensive gifts to Sara, Janhvi and Bhumi.
Sara Ali Khan:
As the report further suggests, the conman had supposedly introduced himself on WhatsApp as Suraj Reddy in 2021. During their conversation, Sukesh had reportedly told Sara that he would like to gift her a car, but the actress denied it. During the investigation, Sara had revealed to the ED officers that after refusing on multiple occasions, she finally accepted a box of chocolates, but Sukesh also sent her a Franck Muller watch along with it.
Bhumi Pednekar:
Reportedly, Sukesh had conned Bhumi and contacted her through his associate Pinky Irani. The conman introduced himself as the Vice President HR of News Express Post. During the investigation, the actress revealed that he had wanted her to gift a car, however, she did not receive any gifts or cars from him.
Janhvi Kapoor:
Janhvi Kapoor was targeted by Chandrashekhar’s wife Leena Paul. During the investigation, she supposedly mentioned that she had inaugurated a salon in Bengaluru on July 19, 2021, for which she received payment of Rs 18.94 lakhs and a Christian Dior tote bag.