Kerala government seeks Governor's sanction to book former sports minister over Argentina team visit

17 October 2026

The Kerala government, headed by Chief Minister V D Satheesan, has sought Governor Rajendra Arlekar's sanction to register a corruption case against former sports minister V Abdurahiman over the proposed visit of the Argentina football team.
The file was forwarded to Lok Bhavan on Friday after the government took legal advice.
A Special Investigation Team led by ADGP P Vijayan submitted a preliminary report to the government on October 5.
The SIT found that Abdurahiman misused his official position and intervened improperly to secure financial gains for the event sponsor.
It also recommended action against four others: C Sathyapalan, former private secretary to the minister; U Sharaf Ali, former president of the Kerala Sports Council; Reporter Broadcasting Company; and its owner Anto Augustin.
The SIT recommended cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.