Vanuatu to Revoke Lalit Modi's Passport Over Citizenship Concerns

The island nation's prime minister ordered the cancellation after allegations that Modi sought citizenship to avoid extradition.

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has directed the Citizenship Commission to revoke Lalit Modi's passport, citing concerns over his motives for obtaining citizenship.
Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League, is accused of financial misconduct and has been under investigation by Indian authorities since 2010.
Interpol twice rejected India's requests for an alert notice against Modi due to insufficient judicial evidence, which would have automatically disqualified his citizenship application.
Modi applied to surrender his Indian passport at the Indian High Commission in London, potentially leaving him stateless if Vanuatu cancels his citizenship.
Vanuatu has faced scrutiny over its Citizenship by Investment program, with recent efforts to tighten background checks and address international concerns about its use.