Citizenship on sale: investigating Ottawa's immigrant investor plan
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The Canadian government set up the immigrant investor fund in 1986, to help attract wealthy investors, but critics of the program say it is rife with corruption and contributes little to the Canadian economy. Taiwanese immigrants such as Robert and Gordon Fu have allegedly abused the program.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Decline and fall: a spreading bribery and kickback scandal is shaking Italy to its foundations
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Operation Main Pulite investigates allegations that politicians from Milan have received more than $24 billion in bribery and kickbacks to allow corrupt activities to occur in Milan, Italy. The investigation has led to the arrests of more than 830 people since 1991.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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The high stakes of coming to Canada: immigrant investor funds come under fire
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) alleges that some immigrants are abusing the Immigrant Investor Program. The RCMP is investigating Summit West Investment Fund for its alleged misuse of the investor program to ensure Canadian residency for its investors.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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