Major scandal rocks Ivorian business circles as prominent businessman Abbas Badreddine is taken into custody. More on the ongoing investigation into passport smuggling and fraudulent acquisition of Ivorian nationality investment scandal
The head of a company promoted by the Ivorian government is among a group of Lebanese businessmen in custody, accused of passport fraud.
Over the past few days, Ivorian authorities have arrested more than a dozen businessmen of Lebanese origin on suspicion of fraudulent acquisition of nationality and passport smuggling. The case is causing a stir in Abidjan business circles, not least because it involves the head of Plastica, a high-profile company held up as an example by the Ivorian government to promote investment into the country.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today.
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