Mon Mar 10 05:11:27 UTC 2025: ## Vanuatu Revokes Lalit Modi’s Citizenship

**Port Vila, Vanuatu – March 10, 2025** – Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has ordered the immediate revocation of Lalit Modi’s citizenship, according to a statement released Monday. The decision follows revelations that Interpol twice rejected India’s requests for an alert notice on Modi due to insufficient evidence.

Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), is wanted in India on charges of tax evasion and embezzlement. He has resided in London for over a decade, despite India’s repeated extradition requests.

Adding to the complexity, India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Modi has applied to surrender his Indian passport. The application is currently under review. The Vanuatu Prime Minister’s statement indicates that the rejection of Interpol’s alert notice played a significant role in the decision to revoke Modi’s citizenship. The case highlights the ongoing legal battle between India and Modi, and the intricacies of international extradition and citizenship processes.

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