TMC’s Aroop Biswas appears before police in Messi event irregularities probe
Former West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas has appeared before police for questioning regarding alleged irregularities at a 2025 Lionel Messi event. The case involves accusations of ticket black-marketing and extortion filed by the event organizer.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights issues of political corruption and mismanagement in high-profile sports event hosting.
Former West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas appeared before the Bidhannagar Police on Monday (June 22, 2026) for the second time in connection with the probe into alleged irregularities surrounding an event featuring Argentine football star Lionel Messi.
The article provides a balanced account of the legal proceedings and the conflicting claims between the politician and the organizer.
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