INDIA: Actress Sofia Singh and model Nikki Tamboli were taken into Delhi’s Tihar Jail as part of an ongoing investigation to reenact their encounter with suspected Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Police sources claim that the conman is using the jailers to do illicit activities from within the jail.
As part of their investigation, the Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police (EOW) built a case against Sukesh. Previously, the court summoned Bollywood celebrities Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi, as well as former TV host Pinky Irani and stylist Leepakshi Ellawadi.
According to the authorities, the conman was met in the jail by a large number of guests, including celebrities who arrived in expensive vehicles.
A videotape of the encounter between Nikki Tamboli and Sofia Singh will now be played as evidence.
“Many people visited Chandrashekhar inside the jail,” Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ravindra Yadav said. “However, we are only summoning those who are relevant to our investigation. Currently, Chandrashekar is jailed in Mandoli Prison,” he added.
He added, saying, “We are doing a thorough investigation into the case and that’s why we have recreated the scene of meeting the actresses with Chandrashekhar. That has given us a clear understanding of how this fraud was carried out. This will help us in prosecution. “
During the investigation, the video revealed the suspected inmate unwinding in a cell that looked more like his office than a jail because it lacked a television, sofa, carpet, or any other amenities.
A police officer said, “Jail security was compromised. Luxury cars used to go inside the prison after visitors claimed they were going to meet Sukesh. Security checks were not done for those going to meet Chandrashekar. He had so much money that he was spending crores on jail officials. No one stopped him since he had bribed jail officials. “
“Investigation also suggests that Chandrashekhar had contacted other actors as well with the same modus operandi. The two actors were introduced to the alleged conman through Pinki Irani, who has already been questioned by the EOW team.
According to a police official, “The conman introduced himself either as a business tycoon from the south or a movie producer or else a television channel owner and lured actors by offering them roles in his upcoming movies.”
An officer reportedly said, “We are investigating the roles of each of these jail officials who were working for Chandrasekhar. Under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, six Tihar jail officials have already been arrested. The role of other jail officials is also under scrutiny.
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