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A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged financial irregularities surrounding the proposed visit of football superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team to Keralam conducted coordinated searches at multiple locations across the state early Wednesday.

The searches, carried out under a court order, were ordered by the head of the team, ADGP P Vijayan, and began in the early hours.

The operation covered five locations, including the Kochi and Wayanad residences of Augustine brothers Anto Augustine and Joskutty Augustine, who head Reporter Broadcasting Company (RBC), the headquarters of Reporter TV at Kalamassery and the office of GOTAD.

Police teams reached the Reporter TV office in Kalamassery around 4 am and carried out a search as part of the investigation into the alleged multi-crore financial fraud linked to the proposed football event.

The case stems from allegations of irregularities in connection with plans to bring the Argentina team and Messi to Keralam.

The Press Club of India condemns the Kerala Police action in the Reporter TV office in Kochi and the seizure of journalists’ personal mobile phones. The Press Club of India urges the Kerala Police to refrain from acting against journalists in........

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