Messi’s Keralam visit row: ED to register money-laundering case
India’s Enforcement Directorate in Kochi said it will file an Enforcement Case Information Report under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after uncovering transactions amounting to several crore rupees tied to Lionel Messi’s visit to Kerala and a related unsuccessful bid. The probe focuses on alleged financial irregularities linked to the high‑profile event and potential misconduct.