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Botswana investigates alleged illegal diplomatic passports

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A police investigation concerns the alleged illegal issuance of Botswana diplomatic passports to foreign nationals. It raises suspicions of corruption within the immigration system and seeks to determine who may have been involved, reports the Weekend Post.

Botswana police are pursuing an investigation into the alleged illegal issuance of diplomatic passports to foreign nationals. The case raises questions about possible corruption within the immigration system and the possible involvement of people with access to sensitive government offices, reports the Weekend Post.

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