Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has once again captured national attention with extravagant claims directed at Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez. In a letter written on Wednesday, Sukesh stated he has gifted the actor a luxurious new house in Beverly Hills, USA, as a Christmas present.
Extravagant Christmas Gift Claims from Prison
Addressing the actor affectionately as "Baby," Sukesh detailed the alleged present in his correspondence. He referred to the property as "The Love Nest," claiming it was a home built for both of them in the upscale Beverly Hills neighborhood. The letter, accessed by IANS, sought to surprise Fernandez with the completion of a house she allegedly believed would never be finished.
"Yes, my love, the same house which I made for you, for us, which you thought would not be completed. Baby, I am proud to say I completed it for you and gifting it to you today on this Christmas day," Sukesh wrote. He further boasted that the final property exceeded their initial plans, now featuring a private 19-hole golf course surrounding the mansion.
Beyond Real Estate: The IPL Team Ambition
The controversial letter did not stop at the real estate revelation. Sukesh Chandrasekhar claimed he was actively working to fulfill another of Jacqueline Fernandez's purported dreams: owning a cricket team in the prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL).
He explicitly mentioned placing bids for the popular franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). "I have placed my bids for RCB, God willingly we should be able to get a piece of action," he wrote, adding this endeavor as a second Christmas surprise for the actor.
This is not the first time Sukesh has claimed to bestow lavish gifts on Fernandez. He has previously been accused of gifting her items worth crores, including ₹25 crore in cash and 50,000 Meta shares on her 40th birthday, which are now part of a larger financial investigation.
Background of the High-Profile Fraud Case
The public linking of Sukesh Chandrasekhar and Jacqueline Fernandez stems from a massive money laundering and financial fraud case currently under investigation by Indian enforcement agencies. Sukesh, who is currently in jail, stands accused of orchestrating multi-crore extortion schemes while incarcerated, allegedly using impersonation and influence to target wealthy individuals.
The case gained immense media traction due to the scale of the alleged fraud and the involvement of high-profile names from the Bollywood industry. Jacqueline Fernandez has been questioned multiple times by agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the luxury gifts and benefits she reportedly received from Sukesh.
These gifts are a key part of the probe into the source and trail of the illicit funds. Throughout the investigation, Fernandez has maintained her position that she was unaware of Sukesh's alleged criminal activities and has stated her full cooperation with the authorities.
The ongoing controversy has sparked wider debates in India concerning celebrity accountability, the importance of financial due diligence, and the often-blurred boundaries between glamorous lifestyles and criminal enterprises. The legal proceedings in the case continue, with scrutiny on all aspects of the alleged financial transactions.
