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Vanuatu PM Challenges Fugitive Modi's Citizenship Amid Controversy

3/13/2025

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Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat is taking a stand against fugitive Lalit Modi, the former Indian cricket chief facing financial misconduct allegations. Despite Modi obtaining Vanuatu's coveted "golden passport" through investment, the Citizenship Commission reveals it lacks the authority to revoke his citizenship without a conviction. This situation has sparked criticism over the island nation's citizenship vetting process.

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Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat is taking a stand against fugitive Lalit Modi, the former Indian cricket chief facing financial misconduct allegations. Despite Modi obtaining Vanuatu's coveted "golden passport" through investment, the Citizenship Commission reveals it lacks the authority to revoke his citizenship without a conviction. This situation has sparked criticism over the island nation's citizenship vetting process.