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Lalit Modi, the infamous founder of the world's richest cricket league, the Indian Premier League (IPL), is back in the headlines ahead of the 18th edition of his brainchild. However, this time around, the controversy surrounds his citizenship and not his cricketing empire.

After fleeing India in 2010 amid allegations of corruption and money laundering, Modi sought refuge in the UK, where he resided for the next 15 years. Now, in a shocking twist, he has surrendered his Indian passport to attain the citizenship of Vanuatu — a South Pacific Ocean nation known for attracting individuals, including those facing sanctions, financial scrutiny, or legal trouble, seeking relief from the long arm of the law.

However, Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat has ordered the cancellation of Modi's passport, given that Interpol twice rejected India’s request for an alert notice against Modi due to a lack of “substantive judicial evidence.” Pending a decision by the court, Vanuatu's Citizenship Commission may follow through on PM Napat's order, leaving Modi on the brink of statelessness.

But how did Modi go from revolutionizing Indian cricket to navigating international legal troubles? Why did he surrender his Indian passport for a "golden" one from Vanuatu? And with his legal standing crumbling, could he finally be extradited to India?

Join us as we unravel this gripping saga of power, money, cricket, and diplomacy. And don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Statecraft for the latest on global affairs!

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