Former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas appeared before Bidhannagar Police. This appearance is linked to an investigation into alleged irregularities during a 2025 event featuring Lionel Messi. The case involves accusations of ticket black-marketing and extortion. Biswas has denied any wrongdoing. The event saw spectator dissatisfaction over Messi's visibility.

The email forms part of an ongoing investigation after Satadru Dutta filed a complaint alleging criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, cheating, extortion. | Football News

Messi's team blames former Sports Minister Aroop Biswas for security lapses and chaos during Kolkata event in a police letter.