The government of Vanuatu is moving towards potentially rescinding Andrew Tate's citizenship after revelations surfaced regarding his acquisition of a golden passport amidst serious legal allegations in Romania. The self-described misogynist influencer had gained citizenship through a fast-track investment scheme, sparking security concerns and scrutiny from both national and international authorities.
Andrew Tate's Vanuatu Citizenship Under Scrutiny Amid Legal Troubles
Andrew Tate's Vanuatu Citizenship Under Scrutiny Amid Legal Troubles
Vanuatu is considering revoking the citizenship of controversial influencer Andrew Tate, who acquired a golden passport during his legal battles in Romania.
Vanuatu is actively reviewing the circumstances surrounding Tate's citizenship, particularly following his December 2022 arrest in Romania on charges related to rape and human trafficking. According to Kiery Manassah, a spokesperson for the Vanuatu government, they are working to gather all necessary documentation and are prepared to take official action to revoke his citizenship. Manassah emphasized that the government does not wish to offer citizenship to individuals with dubious backgrounds, particularly those under investigation or deemed wanted by law enforcement abroad.
The controversy around the golden passport scheme, which allows foreign investors to obtain Vanuatu citizenship by providing a minimum investment of $130,000, has raised significant alarm. Critics, such as Aubrey Belford, have noted that the program has been exploited by individuals connected to organized crime, risking the credibility and safety of Vanuatu’s citizenship offerings. This has further led to the withdrawal of visa-free travel privileges for Vanuatu from the European Union.
Since obtaining citizenship, Tate has remained in Romania alongside his brother Tristan, with both siblings facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct. While both have been vocal in denying any criminal wrongdoing, they are also the subjects of a separate extradition request by UK authorities due to a series of grave charges linked to their conduct between 2012 and 2015.
As the situation unfolds, the fate of Tate's Vanuatu citizenship remains uncertain, with Vanuatu authorities seeking to clarify their stance and regulate the integrity of their citizenship policies in light of these troubling developments.
The controversy around the golden passport scheme, which allows foreign investors to obtain Vanuatu citizenship by providing a minimum investment of $130,000, has raised significant alarm. Critics, such as Aubrey Belford, have noted that the program has been exploited by individuals connected to organized crime, risking the credibility and safety of Vanuatu’s citizenship offerings. This has further led to the withdrawal of visa-free travel privileges for Vanuatu from the European Union.
Since obtaining citizenship, Tate has remained in Romania alongside his brother Tristan, with both siblings facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct. While both have been vocal in denying any criminal wrongdoing, they are also the subjects of a separate extradition request by UK authorities due to a series of grave charges linked to their conduct between 2012 and 2015.
As the situation unfolds, the fate of Tate's Vanuatu citizenship remains uncertain, with Vanuatu authorities seeking to clarify their stance and regulate the integrity of their citizenship policies in light of these troubling developments.
