VACB
Coverage of VACB in the Nexus archive.
- Kerala CM Satheesan says all VACB findings leading to his exoneration in Punarjani case were made under LDF govt
Kerala CM Satheesan claims all VACB findings exonerating him in the Punarjani case were conducted under the LDF government, with no investigation or proceedings after the Congress-led UDF took power.
- Punarjani scheme promoters Manappat Foundation faces legal scrutiny in Kerala over alleged FCRA violations
The Manappat Foundation, promoters of the Punarjani scheme, faces legal scrutiny in Kerala over alleged violations of Rule 19 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). The Kerala government is examining a 2025 report by the VACB to the Home department, which claims the NGO failed to maintain records of foreign donations for the Punarjani project and their utilization.
- VACB’s ‘Operation Parpidam’ exposes widespread municipal corruption in Kerala’s construction sector
VACB’s 'Operation Parpidam' has uncovered widespread municipal corruption in Kerala’s construction sector. Statewide inspections reveal that networks of corrupt officials and agents have driven up construction costs for ordinary families.
- VACB questions Swapna Suresh in Life Mission bribery case
The VACB is questioning Swapna Suresh as part of a chargesheet in a bribery case involving kickbacks related to a government housing project intended for flood victims.
- VACB’s sting operation uncovers widespread illegal diversion of food grains from NFSA godowns, ration shops in Kerala
VACB's undercover Operation Food Safety revealed illegal diversion of subsidized food grains from NFSA warehouses and ration shops in Kerala. Anti-corruption agents posed as black marketeers to purchase grains at prices below market rates.