Messi visit row: Court postpones order on Anto Augustine’s anticipatory bail plea to September 26
An Indian court has postponed the anticipatory bail hearing for Anto Augustine, who is involved in a fraud case regarding a failed attempt to bring the Argentina football team to Kerala. The prosecution is currently investigating the source of seized foreign currency.
Why it matters
The case highlights legal scrutiny over high-profile event management and potential financial irregularities in regional media circles.
The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court has postponed to Saturday (September 26, 2026) its order on the anticipatory bail plea moved by Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine in the case related to the alleged multi-crore fraud behind the failed bid to bring the Argentina football team, led by Lionel Messi, to Keralam.
Having concluded arguments from both sides on Thursday, the court had reserved its order for Friday. However, the prosecution sought copies of the documents submitted by the defence along with the anticipatory bail application, following which the order was postponed.
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