Why is it, you ask, that the vast majority of CBI consultancies that have been found to be selling citizenships from the five Eastern Caribbean states that offer such programs, at illegally-discounted rates, are located in DUBAI, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? Would it be the geographical distance that the UAE is from the Caribbean states, making the enforcement of the laws and regulations difficult, if not impossible? or is it the "business friendly" atmosphere atmosphere of Dubai, where market capitalism has flourished?
The correct answer might be the hands-off attitude of Dubai law enforcement and government prosecutors; we are not aware of a single case where blatant and persistent violations of the laws on minimum pricing in the EC states has resulted in anything more than a casual investigation in Dubai. I am sure that government officials are well aware that massive fraud has been going on there for years, but ignore the problem. In fact, some Chinese consultancies have even relocated there, to avoid any civil or criminal enforcement issues possibly being filed in China.
The offending companies should be shuttered by Dubai authorities, lest the Emirates suffer further reputational damage, as the central location for CBI fraud and money laundering. If Dubai cannot start arresting the bad actors, then close up their facilities, and deport their expat leaders and staff. Nothing good will come out of allowing them to continue to operate there.
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