Messi visit row in Keralam: police launch searches at Reporter TV office, four other locations
Kerala police have launched searches at Reporter TV’s headquarters in Kochi and at the homes of its senior executives following a controversy over a planned visit by football star Lionel Messi. The raids target the managing director Anto Augustine, his brothers Roji and Josekutty Augustine, and the channel’s administrative head.
- ✓Kerala police have launched searches at Reporter TV’s headquarters in Kochi and at the homes of its senior executives following a controversy over a planned visit by football star Lionel Messi.
- ✓The raids target the managing director Anto Augustine, his brothers Roji and Josekutty Augustine, and the channel’s administrative head.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under india public notices.
Police in Kerala have begun a series of searches related to a controversy surrounding a planned visit by football star Lionel Messi, targeting the headquarters of Reporting Broadcasting Corporation (Reporter TV) in Kochi and several private residences.
The operation includes a raid on the corporation’s head office in Kochi, the residences of managing director Anto Augustine, his brothers and co‑owners Roji Augustine and Josekutty Augustine, as well as the house of the channel’s administrative head. Senior police officials ordered the searches earlier this week as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities linked to the Messi visit.
The searches come amid public debate over the alleged misuse of resources in arranging the high‑profile event, raising concerns among local residents and media observers about transparency and potential political influence. The investigation could affect the credibility of the broadcaster and its leadership, and may have broader implications for how major sporting visits are managed in the state.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | KL State |
| Publication Date | 16 September 2026 |