The Vanuatu government has directed an an investigation into agents facilitating citizenship by investment applications from criminals and wanted individuals, following three Chinese nationals wanted by Interpol fraudulently obtaining Vanuatu passports later cancelled by Vanuatu authorities..
Agents aiding such applications will have their licenses reviewed and revoked, and criminals bypassing due diligence will have their passports cancelled, according to the government.
The DoIPS acted on instructions from the responsible minister to cancel the three fraudulently acquired passports after the Prime Minister made it clear that Vanuatu will not harbour criminals.
The Prime Minister of Vanuatu made it clear that Vanuatu will not harbour criminals.
