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Comoros says abuse of passports-for-cash scheme worries Gulf allies
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Reuters (20 Jan 2018): nearly 52,000 citizenships sold since 2009 (government), Reuters calculation of more than $260m (over 40% of GDP), 170 passports cancelled, sales and renewals on hold pending inquiry; population (out of scope). Existing rows checked; % of GDP row and hold event added.
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- CBI inflowsLimit: 260 million (currency not stated)2009-2017 · Reuters 2018EstimateComoros · Economic citizenship programme
- CBI inflows as a share of GDPLimit: 40% of GDP2009-2017 · Reuters 2018EstimateComoros · Economic citizenship programme
- People granted citizenship52,000 persons2009-2017 · Reuters 2018Reported by othersComoros · Economic citizenship programme
- Program citizenships revoked170 passportsReuters 2018Reported by othersComoros · Economic citizenship programme
About the document
What it covers First official tally: nearly 52,000 foreigners since 2009; 170 passports cancelled; Reuters estimate of $260m due
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