Lalit Modi, who has been in the UK since 2010 after being wanted in India for allegations of financial irregularities, bid-rigging, unauthorized fund transfers, money laundering, and violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), just announced he is now a British citizen.
Sharing the news at the Oxford Union on 14 November 2026, he called it "a very special and personal milestone" and thanked his family, friends, everyone who has been part of this journey, and the Oxford Union for providing such a memorable occasion to share this news.
India seeks extradition of Lalit Modi
Modi celebrated his citizenship with family on 15 September 2026; he later announced it at the Oxford Union on 14 November 2026 (King Charles III's birthday).
Despite being banned for life by BCCI and accused of illegal fund transfers, India has been seeking his extradition from the United Kingdom, though efforts have faced legal and procedural complexities, including the absence of an Interpol Red Notice.
Modi points out he has not actually been convicted of any crime.