The Magnitude of the Issue
The affected group consists of 88 investors and 216 family members. So far, revocation orders have been signed for 112 individuals, including 33 investors and 79 of their relatives, whose documents are now void.
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Since the program’s termination in late 2020 under mounting pressure from the European Union, substantial reviews have led to the exposure of major breaches, such as failing to deposit required funds or misrepresentations of personal circumstances.
Legal Path and Integrity Assurance
In serious cases, some investors didn’t make the necessary financial commitments, and in instances like Jho Low, the infamous financier embroiled in global scandals, legal actions have annulled their Cypriot passports. Under article 113 of Cyprus’ population registration law, there is a clear pathway for affected individuals to appeal through an independent committee.
The Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou emphasized the government’s commitment to full legal compliance and safeguarding Cyprus’s reputation and values. Moving forward, the government promises rigorous oversight and due process in all future inquiries related to citizenship.
