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Legal investigations into Anto Augustine in Kerala

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Anto Augustine, Managing Director of Reporter Broadcasting Company, continues to face multiple legal investigations in Kerala. While the Sulthan Bathery court previously denied his bail regarding the possession of approximately 67 litres of unauthorized liquor found at his Wayanad home, new legal challenges have emerged. Augustine has sought anticipatory bail in a separate case filed in ~~Thiruvananthapuram. This matter involves~~ Thiruvananthapuram involving allegations of a conspiracy to spread false claims concerning the marriage of Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan. ~~The complaint, lodged~~ This matter, initiated by a complaint from Congress leader Raju P. Nair, alleges ~~that these~~ the claims were part of a “blackmail strategy.” ~~The Thiruvananthapuram District~~ In a recent development regarding the defamation case, Augustine has declined to appear for police questioning at the Kalamassery station in Kochi. His legal counsel stated his intention to petition the Kerala High Court ~~is scheduled~~ to ~~consider~~ quash the ~~anticipatory bail plea on September 23.~~ FIR. The investigation follows Augustine’s claims at a public function that he had investigated marriage documents at the Baindoor Sub-Registrar’s Office. The FIR alleges that Augustine and two others conspired to possess forged documents, and police are investigating whether records were fabricated, potentially utilizing CCTV footage to identify those involved. These developments follow the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged financial irregularities and a tax liability of Rs 25.78 crore related to a failed agreement with the Argentina Football Association regarding a proposed visit by Lionel Messi.

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