[3] The Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau was established in 1964 as a separate department under the Administrative Control of a Director to deal exclusively with the investigation of corruption cases utilizing Police personnel deputed to it as its own executive Staff.

He has earlier worked in CBI and Enforcement Directorate and considered to be an expert in Financial Crimes Investigation[4][5] The Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau headquarters is located at Thiruvananthapuram City.

The primary function of the VACB is to investigate corruption and malpractices in government departments, public sector undertakings, and local self-government institutions in Kerala.

The VACB receives complaints from the public and also initiates suo-motu inquiries based on media reports or other sources of information.

The Lok Ayukta is an independent ombudsman appointed by the state government to investigate cases of corruption against public officials.

In conclusion, the Vigilance Courts and Tribunals in Kerala play a crucial role in ensuring that corrupt officials are brought to justice.

These courts and tribunals provide a speedy and effective mechanism to deal with corruption cases, and their establishment is a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in government institutions.

The VACB has set up a toll-free number "1064" for the public to report corruption, mismanagement, nepotism and bribery by government officials.

Apart from that, a system has been set-up to report corruption on WhatsApp and website;- http://publicvigil.in The VACB has faced criticism for its slow pace of investigation and lack of coordination with other law enforcement agencies.

Despite its successes, the VACB continues to face several challenges in its fight against corruption, and there is a need for greater transparency and accountability in its operations.