Accused Sukesh Chandrashekhar Offers ₹217 Crore Settlement in Extortion Case

Settlement Proposal in Court

Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently incarcerated, has submitted a proposal to the Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma at Patiala House Court, offering ₹217 crore to complainant Aditi Singh in connection with a ₹200 crore extortion case. This application was filed through his attorney, Anant Malik, and it clarifies that the offer does not adversely affect Chandrashekhar's rights and should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt. The hearing for this case is scheduled for January 3, 2026. The application requests permission for both parties to reach a settlement based on the FIR registered by a special unit in Lodhi Colony, New Delhi.

Judicial Custody and Notice Request

Chandrashekhar, who is in judicial custody, has urged the court to issue a notice to the complainant and to record that the settlement proposal is genuine and contingent upon her agreement. The Delhi Police have filed a case against him for allegedly defrauding Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh's wives of ₹200 crore. Multiple investigations are ongoing against him across the country.

Ongoing Investigations and Legal Proceedings

The Delhi Police have arrested Chandrashekhar and his associate A. Paulos in this extortion case. They are also facing proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with investigations being conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Additionally, the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) has been invoked in this matter. According to the police, Chandrashekhar, Paulos, and other co-accused allegedly utilized a network of hawala channels and fake companies to conceal and launder the proceeds of their crimes. The court has yet to issue an order regarding the settlement application.