Lalit Modi Faces Trouble as Vanuatu PM Orders Passport Cancellation..

New Delhi : Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi is facing fresh trouble as the Prime Minister of Vanuatu has ordered the cancellation of his passport. This move comes as part of a crackdown on individuals holding the country’s citizenship under questionable circumstances. Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation, had granted Modi citizenship under its investment program, but recent scrutiny has led to the decision to revoke his passport.

Lalit Modi, who has been living abroad since fleeing India in 2010 amid allegations of financial irregularities, acquired Vanuatu citizenship a few years ago. The country offers passports to foreign investors through its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, allowing them to gain a second nationality in exchange for economic contributions. However, concerns over misuse of this scheme have led Vanuatu to review several cases, including Modi’s.

Reports suggest that the Vanuatu government decided to revoke his citizenship due to increasing pressure from international bodies to tighten regulations on its CBI program. Modi, who has been under the scanner of Indian authorities for alleged money laundering and financial fraud, could now face complications in his global travels and legal status. Sources indicate that the decision to cancel his passport could impact his ability to move freely across countries, potentially forcing him to seek alternative legal remedies.

This development adds to Modi’s long-standing legal troubles. He has been residing in London, avoiding extradition to India, where enforcement agencies have been investigating multiple cases against him. Despite his claims of innocence, Indian authorities have been actively pursuing legal action to bring him back. The revocation of his Vanuatu passport could make him more vulnerable to legal proceedings and extradition requests.

Legal experts believe that Modi may now try to challenge the decision in court or seek citizenship in another country. However, with increasing scrutiny on offshore investments and citizenship programs worldwide, his options may be limited. Meanwhile, Indian authorities are closely monitoring the situation, hoping that the latest setback in Modi’s legal battle will bring them closer to his extradition.