Keralam Governor Approves Prosecution of Former Minister in Messi Event Probe

Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur has sanctioned the prosecution of former Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under the Prevention of Corruption Act over alleged irregularities linked to a proposed visit by Lionel Messi and Argentina’s national football team. The decision followed a request from the Chief Minister on October 16. A Special Investigation Team led by Additional Director General of Police P. Vijayan submitted a preliminary report to the government. The SIT alleges Abdurahiman misused his position to give the event sponsor, Reporter Broadcasting Company, undue financial benefits. It also reported alleged tendering and sponsorship-contract violations and suspected misuse of official documents.