Messi Kolkata Organizer's Custody Extended Amid ₹23 Cr Probe

• Satadru Dutta, chief organiser of Lionel Messi's Kolkata event, had his police custody extended to January 9 by a West Bengal court.
• Dutta was arrested on December 13 for alleged mismanagement and corruption totaling ₹23 crore at the Salt Lake stadium event.
• Accused of signing food and beverage contracts without prior government approval; police allege he received ₹60 lakh in cash.
• Police claim Messi's 20-minute appearance and the lack of a professional event management company were pre-planned.
• The December 13 event saw widespread chaos and fan riots after Messi's brief appearance, despite high ticket prices.

Why It Matters: Messi Kolkata event organizer's custody extended for ₹23 crore probe into alleged mismanagement and corruption.