Nora Fatehi Summoned Again in Rs 200 Crore Extortion Case
Rouse Avenue Court issues fresh summons to Nora Fatehi as a witness in the Sukesh Chandrashekhar extortion case. Read more.
The Rouse Avenue Court has issued fresh summons to Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi, requiring her presence as a prosecution witness in the high-profile Rs 200 crore extortion case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The court's decision comes after the actor failed to appear for previous proceedings, leading to a stern warning from the judiciary.
Court Pulls Up Actor's Counsel
During the recent hearing, Special Judge Gagandeep Singh expressed dissatisfaction with Nora Fatehi's absence. The Delhi Police informed the court that while summons had been issued, they lacked confirmation on whether the actor intended to attend. When her legal counsel moved a plea seeking exemption from the appearance, the court refused to take it lightly.
The judge criticized the actor's conduct, stating that she is a key witness and should not take the court for granted. Upon questioning when the actor was first notified, her counsel confirmed she had been informed on October 29. Consequently, the court has now directed her to appear on November 6.
The Rs 200 Crore Scam
The case centers on a massive extortion racket allegedly orchestrated by Sukesh Chandrashekhar. While lodged in Delhi's Rohini Jail, Chandrashekhar is accused of impersonating senior government officials to deceive Aditi Singh, the wife of former Ranbaxy promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh.
Between 2020 and 2021, Chandrashekhar allegedly promised to secure the release of Shivinder Mohan Singh from prison in exchange for vast sums of money, ultimately extorting approximately Rs 200 crore from Aditi Singh.
Nora Fatehi's Connection
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has been investigating the matter and subsequently filed a chargesheet under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
Nora Fatehi became a person of interest due to her alleged association with Sukesh Chandrashekhar and his wife, Leena Maria Paulose. During previous questioning by the EOW, the actor clarified that her interactions with Chandrashekhar were facilitated through his wife. Investigators also questioned her regarding an event she attended in Chennai in December 2020.
Following the recording of her statement under Section 164 of the CrPC, the police officially named her as a prosecution witness in the supplementary chargesheet, making her testimony crucial for the ongoing trial.