Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Custody Extended for Messi Event Organizer
A man named Satadru Dutta, who organized a big football event with Lionel Messi in Kolkata, was arrested.
The court said he could stay in police custody until January 9 because he is accused of not managing the event well, making deals without permission, and possibly taking a lot of money unfairly.
The event turned into chaos because many fans couldn't see Messi, who left quickly.
The police think Dutta planned this and didn't hire professional event managers like in other cities.
The court decided he should stay in custody to investigate further.
The prosecution opposed his bail, saying he had a lot of influence and the incident was pre-planned.
Dutta's defense moved for bail, but the details of their arguments weren't specified.
Satadru Dutta's police custody extended to January 9 for alleged mismanagement of Messi's event.
Accused of entering contracts without government approval and corruption amounting to ₹23 crore.
Police allege Dutta received ₹60 lakh in cash for a food and beverage contract valued at ₹40 lakh.
Over 34,000 tickets worth ₹19 crore were sold for the event.
Messi left the field within 20 minutes, allegedly part of a pre-planned sequence.
- Who
- Satadru Dutta, the chief organiser of Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata
- What
- Court extended police custody of Dutta till January 9
- When
- December 13 (event), January 9 (custody extension)
- Where
- Bidhannagar Sub-Divisional Court, West Bengal
- Why
- Allegations of mismanagement, corruption, and pre-planned arrangements
Prosecution
Defense
Bail Plea
Prosecution
Opposed bail, alleging pre-planned mismanagement and significant influence of Dutta.
Defense
Moved bail plea, but details of defense arguments not specified.
- Organizer
- Satadru Dutta
- Event Date
- December 13
- Custody Extension
- January 9
- Alleged Corruption Amount
- ₹23 crore
- Ticket Sales
- ₹19 crore
- Tickets Sold
- 34,000
- Food and Beverage Contract Value
- ₹40 lakh
- Alleged Cash Received by Dutta
- ₹60 lakh
- Messi's Appearance Duration
- 20 minutes
Sources
Messi event chaos: Court extends police custody of organiser Satadru Dutta till January 9
Messi event chaos: Organiser Satadru Dutta sent to judicial custody till Jan 9
West Bengal court extends custody of Messi Kolkata organiser to Jan 9 amid ₹23 crore probe
Messi event chaos: Court extends police custody of chief organiser till Jan 9
Messi event chaos: Court extends police custody of chief organiser till Jan 9
Messi Kolkata event chaos: Organiser Satadru Dutta denied bail, sent to judicial custody till January 9
