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The Vanuatu government cancelled the passport issued to Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, saying that escaping extradition was not a legitimate reason for citizenship in the island nation.

Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation, is known for its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and evolving citizenship policies, including recent reforms.

Vanuatu, a tropical paradise in the Pacific, has drawn global attention after former IPL chief Lalit Modi acquired its citizenship. The country is known for its Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) program,

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Kumar Modi on Tuesday (Mar 11) denied the claims of extradition notice against him, calling it “fake news”. “What’s this so called extradition notice on me the media keeps falsely claiming.

In a significant blow to former IPL chief Lalit Modi, the government of Vanuatu has decided to revoke his passport, citing concerns that he obtained citizenship to evade extradition. The move comes after international media reports raised questions about his reasons for securing citizenship in the Pacific island nation.

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to former Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, saying that the fugitive was attempting to avoid his extradition.