Lalit Modi Surrenders Indian Passport, Acquires Citizenship Of Vanuatu: MEA

The Ministry of Exterior Affairs on Friday stated that Lalit Modi, former IPL boss and ex-BCCO Vice President, has made an utility for surrendering his passport in Excessive Fee of India, London. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Lalit Modi has reportedly acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands.

“Lalit Modi has made an utility for surrendering his passport in Excessive Fee of India, London. The identical will likely be examined in mild of extant guidelines and procedures. We’re additionally given to grasp that he has acquired citizenship of Vanuatu. We proceed to pursue the case towards him as required below legislation,” stated Jaiswal.

Throughout his tenure because the vice chairman of the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI), Modi was accused of bid-rigging, cash laundering, and violating provisions of the International Trade Administration Act, 1999 (FEMA). He fled the nation in 2010.

Modi additionally faces allegations of monetary irregularities, together with unauthorized fund transfers from his workplace.