Andrew Tate allegedly obtained Vanuatu golden passport' in month of Romania arrest
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Andrew Tate reportedly acquired a golden passport from Vanuatu just as he was arrested in Romania on severe criminal charges, including rape and human trafficking. This passport was obtained through a citizenship-by-investment program costing $130,000, which allows buyers visa-free access to the UK and EU. The EU recently withdrew these privileges due to concerns about the sale of passports to individuals with criminal allegations. Tate and his brother have denied the allegations and continue to face investigations in Romania.
Andrew Tate obtained a golden passport from Vanuatu through a citizenship-by-investment program the month he was arrested; this raises questions about legal loopholes in citizenship.
Tate's acquisition of this passport grants him visa-free access to the UK and EU, despite ongoing serious charges against him, spotlighting issues within such citizenship schemes.
The EU revoked Vanuatu's visa-free agreement due to concerns on passport sales to individuals linked to criminal activity, raising serious legal and ethical questions about the program.
Despite being arrested in Romania on serious charges, Andrew Tate's passport was issued during his pre-trial detention, highlighting potential issues in judicial oversight.
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