Nikki Tamboli Appears Before EOW For Questioning In Extortion Case: Report

Recently, Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi gave their statements in the ongoing investigation of the extortion case in connection with alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Bigg Boss 14 contestant Nikki Tamboli's name had cropped up and it was said that the actress, who was seen in South films, had also received gifts and money from Sukesh. As per ETimes TV report, Nikki was called in at 11 am today in connection with the case.

As per reports, Nikki had met Sukesh through Pinky Irani, who is a close aide and friend of Sukesh. Pinky introduced Mukesh to Nikki as a South Indian producer.

Apparently, the chargesheet filed by ED mentioned that Nikki was given Rs 3.5 lakh and a Gucci bag by Sukesh. The others whose names have come up are Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 actress Chahatt Khanna, Sophia Singh, and Arusha Patil. It is said that the actresses went to Delhi's Tihar Jail to meet Sukesh via his associate Pinky Irani.
Last week, Nora Fatehi was questioned by Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for six hours. Jacqueline and Pinky Irani also confronted each other during questioning, but it is being said that the police found contradictions in their statements.

Meanwhile, Sukesh is currently in jail and is accused of cheating many people, including high-profile individuals such as former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh's wife Aditi Singh.