Lalit Modi is wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies in connection with allegations that he was involved in embezzlement of crores of rupees during his stint as the top boss of the IPL.

Shortly after Vanuatu News outlet Vanuatu Post reported that the Prime Minister of the country, Jotham Napat, had asked the Citizenship Commission to cancel Lalit Modi's citizenship, the former IPL boss cited another news report which said that the commission would await the outcome of the court before making any decision.

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The Vanuatu government has revoked the passport issued to Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, citing his attempts to evade extradition as an illegitimate reason for obtaining citizenship.

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has instructed the Citizenship Commission to revoke Lalit Modi's passport following Indian authorities' requests for an Interpol alert, which were rejected due to insufficient evidence.

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.

The move will potentially make Lalit Modi an illegal alien in the UK as he recently applied to the Indian high commission in London to surrender his Indian passport after obtaining Vanuatu citizenship