Big Blow to Lalit Modi: Vanuatu PM Orders Passport Cancellation Amid Extradition Row

Lalit Modi Passport: Former Indian Premier League (PL) bowler Lalit Modi has suffered a major setback. In fact, the Prime Minister of Vanuatu has ordered the cancellation of Lalit Modi's passport. Lalit Modi has Vanuatu citizenship. It is worth noting that Lalit Modi had recently applied to give up Indian citizenship. The Vanuatu government has said that 'citizenship of a country in the South Pacific Ocean cannot be given just to avoid extradition.

Vanuatu PM Deals Crushing Blow to Lalit Modi, Orders Passport Scrapped

Let us tell you that Lalit is wanted in India for alleged financial irregularities. Earlier, the former IPL boss had applied to the Indian High Commission in London to surrender his Indian passport. Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat asked his Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to Lalit Modi.

Lalit Modi’s Escape Plan Crumbles as Vanuatu PM Cancels His Passport

Vanuatu Daily Post wrote on social media, 'This decision has been taken after the recent revelations in the international media. The rest of the information will be given in tomorrow's newspaper.' This time they have not shared much information. It is being speculated that Vanuatu later came to know that Lalit Modi is a fugitive businessman from India, due to which this decision was taken.

Vanuatu PM Cancels Lalit Modi's Passport

Lalit Modi is accused of financial fraud and forgery in the operation of IPL. He has recently taken the citizenship of Vanuatu. Vanuatu is a small island country which is famous for its 'Golden Passport' scheme. This country is also known as a tax haven.