Kerala Police sources told IANS that the team will conduct a joint investigation with the Tamil Nadu Police SIT.

It may be recalled that Tamil Nadu Police has detained three people who played a role in facilitating some kidney donors for Sabith Nassar in exchange for a price.

Kerala Police has also arrested another person, Sajith Shyam, who is in judicial custody for his involvement in handling huge money transferred from Iran as remuneration for a 'donated' kidney.

Sabith Nassar confessed to sending 20 people to Iran for kidney transplant. H had informed the police that he received Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh was transferred to each donor.

There are strict laws in India for organ donation.