Kerala SIT reports ₹25.78 crore tax evasion in Messi visit proposal

A special investigation team (SIT) constituted by Kerala's finance department has reported alleged tax evasion amounting to ₹25.78 crore in connection with a proposal for footballer Lionel Messi's visit to the state.

The SIT's findings point to purported irregularities in the handling of finances related to the proposed event. The investigation was undertaken to examine the financial aspects of arrangements made for Messi's visit to Kerala.