Charles Maniel

Charles Maniel is the chairman of the citizenship office in Vanuatu, responsible for overseeing the country's citizenship-by-investment program. Recently, he has been in the news regarding the case of influencer Andrew Tate, whose citizenship status was under scrutiny following allegations of serious criminal behavior. Maniel confirmed that Tate remains a Vanuatu citizen, as a review of his application showed no faults at the time it was granted. He emphasized the need for improved due diligence processes within the citizenship program to prevent future issues.