Sukesh Chandrasekhar is an Indian conman and extortionist currently serving a 20-year sentence in an Indian jail. He gained notoriety for his involvement in the 2022 Delhi excise policy case, where he allegedly bribed government officials and politicians. Chandrasekhar is known for his lavish lifestyle and ability to strike deals from behind bars, earning him the moniker “Conman in the Capital.” He has been accused of extorting over Rs 200 crore from high-profile individuals, including former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Singh, by impersonating government officials and promising to secure favors. His exploits have shed light on corruption in India’s corridors of power.
General Information About Famous Conman, Extortionist Sukesh Chandrasekhar
Full Name
Sukesh Chandrashekhar
Nickname
Conman in the Capital
Profession
Conman, Extortionist
Date of Birth
Year, 1989
Current age
35 years, 11 months, 23 days
Wife
Leena Maria Paul
Nationality
Indian
Exploring Sukesh Chandrashekhar Personal Journey
Name
Sukesh Chandrasekhar
Birth Name
N/A
Nick Name
Conman in the Capital
Height
in centimeters– 178 cm in meters– 1.78 m in feet & inches– 5’ 10”
Multi-million dollar extortion and money laundering racket
Criminal History
Arrested multiple times for charges including extortion, impersonation, and money laundering
Major Cases
1) Extorted over ₹200 crore from Aditi Singh, wife of former Ranbaxy promoter Shivinder Singh, by impersonating officials from the Prime Minister’s Office and promising to get her husband out of jail. 2) Cheated Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Singh’s wife Aditi Singh of ₹200 crore. 3) Cheated former Ranbaxy promoter Shivinder Singh of ₹200 crore.
Current Status
Lodged in Delhi’s Mandoli jail since August 2022 for money laundering and extortion
Sukesh Chandrasekhar Career Statistics
Year
Event/Allegation
Early Teens
Started conning people to fund a luxurious lifestyle
17
Arrested for cheating a family friend of Rs 1.5 crore by claiming political connections
Allegedly forged the signature of the Bangalore police commissioner
Posed as the grandson of a former chief minister and cheated hundreds of people
Started a company called King Investment and allegedly deceived over Rs 2000 crore from investors
2017
Arrested by Delhi Police for posing as a middleman in a case related to AIADMK politics
2018
Arrested in connection with a cheating case involving Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh’s wife, Aditi Singh
Allegedly asked for Rs. 50 crore to influence Election Commission officials
2021
Arrested in a Rs. 200 crore extortion case involving Tihar jail officials
Allegedly lived a luxurious life inside jail, ran an extortion racket using mobile phones and spoofing apps
Claimed to have gifted actress Nora Fatehi a car worth over a crore, denied by Nora’s lawyer
Alleged to have a relationship with actress Jacqueline Fernandez
Sent a Rs 100 crore legal notice to TV actress Chahatt Khanna over her allegations
