Former IPL chief Lalit Modi acquires British citizenship
Lalit Modi announced he formally became a British citizen on September 15 during an address to the Oxford Union.
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has become a British citizen, according to a report by the Times of India. Modi shared the news during a speech at the Oxford Union, noting that he formally obtained the citizenship on September 15.
In a post on X, the IPL founder stated that the United Kingdom has been his home for many years. He said he feels a sense of belonging and expressed appreciation for the country's people, traditions, and values.
Modi left India in 2010 after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) removed him from his position as IPL chairman. Since then, he has faced allegations of money laundering, bid-rigging, and violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has investigated claims of unauthorised fund transfers and financial irregularities related to the league. While Indian authorities have sought his extradition, Modi has denied being a fugitive, telling news agency ANI earlier this year that he is not running from the law.
Modi previously questioned why he had not been brought before a court despite years of investigations. He also alleged that he has been targeted by political opponents and said he no longer feels the requirement to prove himself.
Investigations regarding his tenure as the cricket league's chief continue to face legal and regulatory scrutiny.