Vanuatu PM Orders Cancellation of Lalit Modi's Passport Amid Extradition Concerns
Date: 10-mar-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
Vanuatu PM Cancels Lalit Modi's Passport Amid Extradition Concerns
Background: Lalit Modi's Legal Troubles
Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been a fugitive since 2010, facing allegations of financial irregularities and money laundering related to his tenure with the IPL. Despite multiple attempts by Indian authorities to secure his extradition, Modi has remained abroad, primarily residing in London.
Vanuatu's Decision to Cancel Modi's Passport
On March 10, 2025, Vanuatu's Prime Minister, Jotham Napat, ordered the immediate cancellation of Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport. This decision followed recent media reports highlighting Modi's legal issues in India and concerns that he sought Vanuatu citizenship to evade extradition.
Prime Minister Napat's Statement
In an official statement, Prime Minister Napat emphasized that Vanuatu citizenship is a privilege, not a right, and should not be used to avoid legal proceedings in other countries. He noted that while standard background checks, including Interpol screenings, showed no criminal convictions at the time of Modi's application, recent revelations indicated that Interpol had twice rejected India's requests for an alert notice due to insufficient judicial evidence. Such an alert would have automatically disqualified Modi's citizenship application.
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Lalit Modi's Attempt to Surrender Indian Passport
Days before Vanuatu's decision, Lalit Modi applied to surrender his Indian passport at the Indian High Commission in London. This move raised suspicions about his intentions and further fueled concerns about his efforts to evade extradition.
Implications for Modi and Vanuatu
The cancellation of Modi's Vanuatu passport significantly limits his travel options and may increase pressure on him to face legal proceedings in India. For Vanuatu, this decisive action underscores the nation's commitment to ensuring its citizenship program is not exploited by individuals seeking to avoid justice.
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