Why ex-IPL boss and fugitive Lalit Modi has acquired Vanuatu citizenship
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Why ex-IPL boss and fugitive Lalit Modi has acquired Vanuatu citizenship

India Today  

Former IPL chairperson and fugitive Lalit Modi is in the news again. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Modi, who is facing charges of money laundering and tax evasion, has applied at the High Commission in London to surrender his Indian passport. A Vanuatu passport is that it allows visa-free entry to over 120 countries WHY LALIT MODI HAS CHOSEN VANUATU? Marketed as one of the fastest, cheapest and most lax golden passport programs, passport sales account for nearly 40% of the revenue of Vanuatu, one of the poorest countries in the world. One of the biggest advantages of a Vanuatu passport is that it allows visa-free entry to over 120 countries, including the UK and European Nations, according to a report in The Guardian.

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Vanuatu: How much money do you need to get Lalit Modi-like citizenship in this island nation?
1 week, 5 days ago

Vanuatu: How much money do you need to get Lalit Modi-like citizenship in this island nation?

Live Mint  

Vanuatu, a little-known island nation near Australia, has garnered massive attention among Indians after former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi applied for citizenship. However, on Monday, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat ordered the Citizenship Commission to cancel Lalit Modi’s passport, citing the rejection of Indian authorities' request for an Interpol alert due to insufficient evidence. Here’s all you need to know …

Vanuatu set to cancel Lalit Modi’s passport
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1 week, 5 days ago

Vanuatu set to cancel Lalit Modi’s passport

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Fugitive cricket administrator Lalit Modi’s Vanuatu passport is set to be cancelled on orders from the country’s prime minister Jotham Napat after a request by the Indian government and based on “recent revelations” about him, people familiar with the development said on Monday. On Monday, the office of Napat, who last month became the premier of Vanuatu, a …

Why Vanuatu's move to revoke Lalit Modi's citizenship is remarkable
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1 week, 5 days ago

Why Vanuatu's move to revoke Lalit Modi's citizenship is remarkable

New Indian Express  

"The EU is revoking the visa exemption, which had already been suspended since 2022, because Vanuatu runs an investor citizenship scheme which has resulted in security and migration risks for the EU. In the statement ordering cancellation of Modi's citizenship on Monday, Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat remarked that the Vanuatuan passport is a privilege and attempt to escape extradition …

Vanuatu: The hidden Pacific gem that revoked Lalit Modi's passport
1 week, 5 days ago

Vanuatu: The hidden Pacific gem that revoked Lalit Modi's passport

India Today  

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to Lalit Modi, in a statement issued on Monday. “I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to immediately begin proceedings to cancel Mr. Modi’s Vanuatu passport”, read a statement issued by the PM of Vanuatu. Here are ten facts about the country: A passport to …

‘Beautiful ocean in a beautiful country’: Lalit Modi posts from Vanuatu as PM Napat orders cancellation of passport
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Beautiful ocean in a beautiful country’: Lalit Modi posts from Vanuatu as PM Napat orders cancellation of passport

Live Mint  

Lalit Modi shared an image on Instagram featuring himself, arms spread in a white linen short and khaki pants with an ocean in the backdrop, captioning it “Beautiful ocean in a beautiful country”. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to former Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi, saying that the …

Where is Vanuatu? Lalit Modi’s citizenship ‘cancelled’ following PM Jotham Napat’s order after ‘lack of evidence’
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1 week, 6 days ago

Where is Vanuatu? Lalit Modi’s citizenship ‘cancelled’ following PM Jotham Napat’s order after ‘lack of evidence’

Live Mint  

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has instructed the Citizenship Commission to revoke Lalit Modi’s passport. In an official release, Prime Minister Jotham Napat directed the Citizenship Commission to “cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to Mr Lalit Modi following recent revelations in international media”. “I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to immediately begin proceedings to cancel Mr Modi's Vanuatu passport,” said …

Vanuatu PM cancels ex-IPL chief Lalit Modi's passport, says 'citizenship is a priviledge, not a right'
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1 week, 6 days ago

Vanuatu PM cancels ex-IPL chief Lalit Modi's passport, says 'citizenship is a priviledge, not a right'

Firstpost  

In his order to the citizenship commission, Napat accused the fugitive businessman of using the South Pacific Island nation’s citizenship to evade extradition On Monday, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat ordered the country’s Citizenship Commission to cancel former Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi’s Vanuatu passport. According to a News18 report, Neeta Bhushan – India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, …

Breaking News: Big Blow to Lalit Modi as Vanuatu Prime Minister Directs Cancellation of His Passport | ABP NEWS
1 week, 6 days ago

Breaking News: Big Blow to Lalit Modi as Vanuatu Prime Minister Directs Cancellation of His Passport | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

In a major development, fugitive Lalit Modi has received a significant setback. The Prime Minister of Vanuatu has directed the country's Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to Modi. This comes after Modi acquired Vanuatu's citizenship by making investments, a process through which individuals can gain citizenship in exchange for financial contributions. Reports suggest that after obtaining Vanuatu’s passport, …

More Trouble For Lalit Modi As Vanuatu Citizenship To Be Cancelled
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1 week, 6 days ago

More Trouble For Lalit Modi As Vanuatu Citizenship To Be Cancelled

ABP News  

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to fugitive former IPL chief Lalit Modi after "recent revelations in international media." The Republic of Vanuatu in an official statement said, "I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to Mr Lalit Modi following recent revelations in international media." …

Vanuatu moves to cancel fugitive Lalit Modi's passport: Bid to avoid extradition
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1 week, 6 days ago

Vanuatu moves to cancel fugitive Lalit Modi's passport: Bid to avoid extradition

India Today  

Days after Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi applied to surrender his Indian passport at the Indian High Commission in London, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday ordered the Citizenship Commission to cancel Modi's Vanuatu passport. "I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to immediately begin proceedings to cancel Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport," PM Napat said in an official statement. …

Fresh trouble for Lalit Modi as Vanuatu issues cancellation of his passport
1 week, 6 days ago

Fresh trouble for Lalit Modi as Vanuatu issues cancellation of his passport

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a major setback to fugitive billionaire and Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi, the Pacific Island country of Vanuatu, where he has sought refuge, has on Monday announced the revocation of his passport. "I have been made aware in the past 24 hours that Interpol twice rejected Indian authorities’ requests to issue an alert notice on Mr …

Lalit Modi gains Vanuatu citizenship: Underwater volcanos to agro-economy, 5 things to know about scenic Pacific island
2 weeks ago

Lalit Modi gains Vanuatu citizenship: Underwater volcanos to agro-economy, 5 things to know about scenic Pacific island

Live Mint  

Lalit Modi, the former IPL chairman, has acquired citizenship in Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean known for its active volcanoes. Here are five key things to know about Vanuatu: Island Nation in the South Pacific: Vanuatu is an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Land Area and Population: Vanuatu covers 12,199 square kilometres …

Lalit Modi secures Vanuatu citizenship: From ‘visa-free travel’ to ‘no income tax’, 5 key benefits you need to know
2 weeks ago

Lalit Modi secures Vanuatu citizenship: From ‘visa-free travel’ to ‘no income tax’, 5 key benefits you need to know

Live Mint  

Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League, has submitted a request to the Indian High Commission in London to renounce his Indian passport, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. Here are five key points about Vanuatu citizenship: No Residency Requirement: Unlike many European countries, Vanuatu does not require applicants to live in the country …

10 facts about Vanuatu, the Pacific island country that cancelled Lalit Modi’s passport
2 weeks ago

10 facts about Vanuatu, the Pacific island country that cancelled Lalit Modi’s passport

Hindustan Times  

Fugitive businessman Lalit Modi has filed an application with the Indian high commission in London to surrender his Indian passport. Modi was earlier learnt to have acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean that is known for its Citizenship-by-Investment programme. Vanuatu is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean However, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat …

Lalit Modi to give up Indian citizenship for Vanuatu: Why this island nation's golden passport scheme is popular
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lalit Modi to give up Indian citizenship for Vanuatu: Why this island nation's golden passport scheme is popular

Firstpost  

IPL founder Lalit Modi, who is wanted in India for tax evasion and embezzlement, has acquired the citizenship of Vanuatu. This island nation in the South Pacific Ocean offers an alluring citizenship by investment or ‘golden passport’ programme. Vanuatu’s golden passport Vanuatu has one of the most popular citizenship by investment or “golden passport” programmes. As per the investment migration …

Lalit Modi applied to surrender his passport, acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, says MEA
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lalit Modi applied to surrender his passport, acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, says MEA

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that they are aware about former IPL boss Lalit Modi's acquisition of citizenship of Vanuatu and application of surrendering his India passport in the High Commission of India in London. We continue to pursue the case against him as required under law.” About Lalit Modi Lalit Modi, who previously served as the …

Lalit Modi obtains Vanuatu citizenship; MEA says it continues to pursue case against him
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lalit Modi obtains Vanuatu citizenship; MEA says it continues to pursue case against him

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi applied with the Indian High Commission in London to surrender his Indian passport, according to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Responding to developments in the thorny case between the two countries, the MEA spokesperson said that India is aware that Mr. Modi, who is wanted for tax evasion and embezzlement cases in India, …

Lalit Modi surrenders Indian passport: Why the fugitive has acquired citizenship of Vanuatu?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lalit Modi surrenders Indian passport: Why the fugitive has acquired citizenship of Vanuatu?

India TV News  

Lalit Modi surrenders Indian passport: Why the fugitive has acquired citizenship of Vanuatu? Lalit Modi, former IPL Chairman and fugitive, has acquired the citizenship of Vanuatu, an island nation in the Pacific. Jaiswal said that the tax evasion and money laundering accused Modi has acquired the citizenship of Vanuatu and has applied to surrender his Indian passport at the Indian …

Lalit Modi acquires Vanuatu citizenship: All about Pacific island nation
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lalit Modi acquires Vanuatu citizenship: All about Pacific island nation

India Today  

Vanuatu, a picturesque island country hitherto unknown to most Indians, has come into focus suddenly. Fast and easy process:While other CBI schemes would take months or even years, Vanuatu has one of the speediest approvals within 60 days. Visa-free travel: A Vanuatu passport opens doors to more than 100 countries with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, such as the UK, Russia, …

EU halts Vanuatu visa-free access over ‘golden passports’ scheme
2 years, 4 months ago

EU halts Vanuatu visa-free access over ‘golden passports’ scheme

Al Jazeera  

Suspension to take effect from February 2023 as Brussels continues to crack down on investor citizenship schemes. The European Union has announced a full suspension of visa-free access for citizens of Vanuatu because of the Pacific island nation’s “golden passports” scheme, which offers nationality to investors. Brussels has been seeking to crack down on so-called “golden passport” programmes, both among …

Rejected immigration appeal buoys agencies in Nirav Modi case
5 years, 11 months ago

Rejected immigration appeal buoys agencies in Nirav Modi case

Hindustan Times  

A senior immigration officer of Vanuatu has written to the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate, confirming he had received a citizenship application from fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi in late 2017, but the same was rejected as there were adverse reports on him by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, an official familiar with the development said. A senior immigration …

Lalit Modi to apply for fresh citizenship in Caribbean tax haven Saint Lucia
8 years, 8 months ago

Lalit Modi to apply for fresh citizenship in Caribbean tax haven Saint Lucia

Firstpost  

Lalit Modi, the former chairman and commissioner for Indian Premier League has applied for a citizenship in Saint Lucia Lalit Modi, the former chairman and commissioner for Indian Premier League, has applied for a citizenship in Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island considered to be a tax haven, reported India Today on Monday. NEWS FLASH | Former IPL chairman #LalitModi applies …

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