Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration , Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew.

This statement was made during a Special Interview with the Prime Minister on Friday, February 3rd, where he addressed issues of national importance. The federal government has previously addressed the matter of fraudulent marriages in the federation in order to acquire citizenship.

This includes a case released by the Attorney-General’s office late last year involving a St. Kitts citizen and subsequent issuance of St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship to Ramon “Hushpuppi” Abbas. The former Instagram Influencer was sentenced to 135 months imprisonment in a federal prison in the United States for his role in an international fraud syndicate. Approximately $50,000 of proceeds obtained from the scheme was used to finance Hushpuppi’s St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship and passport application.

According to a press release, the government has taken measures to limit and prevent marital frauds in St. Kitts- Nevis:

Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew.