Police on Wednesday arrested a Mumbai based former TV anchor Pinky Irani, who allegedly introduced Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez to Sukesh Chandrashekhar, in connection with an extortion case linked to the conman.
Delhi Police spokesperson Suman Nalwa said Irani, a resident of Mumbai, has joined the investigation at the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) office.
Irani was remanded in police custody for three days by a court which said police must be given a free hand to probe the matter thoroughly.
Irani allegedly facilitated the conman's meeting with Bollywood personalities including actor Jacqueline Fernandez and was instrumental in disposing of the money extorted from the complainant and other sources, the court was told.
“After having sufficient evidence against her, she has been arrested in this case and produced before the court where her police remand for three days has been granted. Further investigation is in progress,” Nalwa said.
Chandrashekhar, who is currently in jail, is accused of cheating various people, including high-profile individuals such as former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh's wife Aditi Singh.