India, Feb. 11 -- The ongoing probe into the alleged CSR fund scam has been transferred to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Kerala Police Crime Branch, police officers aware of the matter said on Monday.

The probe, to be led by an 80-member unit headed by Crime Branch superintendent of police MJ Sojan, will delve into the 34 cases registered across police stations in Kerala based on complaints of thousands of people who were cheated after being falsely promised of two-wheelers, laptops and household appliances at half the price, they added.

The circular from the state police chief's office stated that the decision to hand over the probe to the crime branch was taken due to the "sensitive nature" of the cases.

"The ADGP Crime B...