Nora Fatehi faces court criticism in ₹200 crore case

Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi has reportedly faced criticism from a Delhi court during proceedings in the ₹200-crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The actress was summoned to appear as a witness in the case on November 2, but her conduct reportedly prompted the court to express its displeasure.

The matter was being heard at the Rouse Avenue Court, where Fatehi was expected to provide testimony in connection with the ongoing investigation. However, the court reportedly took issue with her approach and instructed her lawyer to communicate a strong message to the actress, telling her not to take the court for a ride.

The development has brought renewed attention to Fatehi’s alleged connections with Chandrasekhar, who is accused of carrying out a major extortion operation involving hundreds of crores of rupees.

Fatehi had previously been questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as part of its money laundering investigation into Chandrasekhar and his alleged associates. During the questioning, the actress reportedly explained that she had been invited by Chandrasekhar and his wife to attend a party and perform at the event.

According to her statement, the couple had offered her expensive gifts instead of direct monetary payment for her performance. These gifts allegedly included a BMW luxury car and designer accessories.

The actress maintained that she had no personal relationship with Chandrasekhar and was unaware of his alleged criminal activities. She also reportedly insisted that her interaction with him was limited to the professional invitation and the gifts offered in connection with the event.

However, allegations made by Chandrasekhar have continued to keep Fatehi’s name in the spotlight. In a handwritten letter, the alleged conman claimed that he had provided the actress with crores of rupees to help her purchase a house in Casablanca, Morocco.

Chandrasekhar also made personal allegations against Fatehi, claiming that she was jealous of his relationship with Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez. He further threatened to reveal private conversations between them, adding another layer of controversy to the ongoing case.

Fatehi has previously denied having any personal association with Chandrasekhar and has maintained that she was not involved in his alleged illegal activities.

The wider investigation centres on allegations that Chandrasekhar extorted approximately ₹200 crore from the wives of former Ranbaxy promoters Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh. Investigators allege that he used different methods, including impersonation and fraudulent claims, to obtain large sums of money.

The Enforcement Directorate has also been investigating how the alleged proceeds of the extortion operation were spent. According to the allegations, Chandrasekhar used the money to purchase expensive gifts, luxury vehicles and other high-value items for several individuals.

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has also been questioned in connection with the money laundering investigation because of her alleged links with Chandrasekhar. The case has attracted considerable attention due to the involvement of prominent entertainment personalities and the enormous amount of money involved.

With the latest court proceedings, Fatehi’s appearance as a witness has once again placed her name at the centre of the controversy. The investigation and legal proceedings remain ongoing, while the allegations surrounding Chandrasekhar continue to raise questions about the alleged use of extorted money and its connections to the entertainment industry.