India, Jan. 5 -- The Kerala VACB has recommended a CBI probe against Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, VD Satheesan, over alleged irregularities in the collection of funds from abroad for a rehabilitation project titled 'Punarjani', said officials on Saturday. The vigilance report containing the recommendation has been submitted to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, they said.

According to the report, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a CBI investigation, citing alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

It is alleged that Satheesan had travelled abroad after obtaining permission from the central Government for a private visit and collected funds overseas, which were later transfe...