Diplomats for Sale | Al Jazeera Investigations

How much would you pay for diplomatic immunity? The trade in Caribbean diplomatic passports has become a magnet for wealthy foreigners, corrupt businessmen and criminals from around the world. Al Jazeera exposes two prime ministers who are complicit in the deals. The investigation reveals details of how an oil smuggler, turned ambassador, turned international fugitive bought his way into the diplomatic class. Investigators go undercover to reveal the inner-workings of a secret system: to find out how much it costs and what it takes to purchase what’s become the ultimate luxury item; a diplomatic passport.

40:18 - [Correction] Syrian businessman Moudar Al Assad is the cousin of current Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and not his nephew.

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17:59 Photo of Francesco Corallo courtesy of Curacao Chronicle
51:54 Song ‘Jumbie Money’ by King Dice

 

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[mtklima]

Excellent piece of investigative journalism. CNN or FOX would never do this.

[owliealim]

"A people who elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims...but accomplices!"
~ George Orwell

[ricktandron]

Excellent, outstanding. Truth to power. The world stands by authentic journalism like this. Kudos.

[awake]

Detailed investigative journalism. No one can beat Aljazeera at it. Expose them all. Uganda should be next.

[ousmanabbakassoum]

That's Journalism!!! Thanks for this documentary, it reminds me the Maldives investigation which I would recommend to watch.

[colindenoon]

This is an excellent piece of investigative journalism!

[Defjasm]

Al Jazeera you just threw shade on the whole election process of a country lol, we need more of this. I wish you could do the same for many other countries, good investigation. I'm from Malawi btw

[shitushehuusman]

When diplomatic passport becomes purchasable item, then No one anywhere is safe...
Harmful drugs, chemicals, bombs and any other criminality will be the norm...
We need to feel safe and these countries need to be sanctioned

[themreiso]

Another word for bribery - "Token of appreciation"

[campianadam]

I became aware of this when a popular former Nigerian petroleum minister obtained a diplomatic passport inorder to escape prosecution and corruption charges against her... now she serves as a special assistant to the president in Dominica.

[mr.impatient]

Now this is what I call true journalism... bravo dear team. Keep up the good work.

[Ankitd]

applauses, al jazeera, finest piece of journalism. crisp and clear.

[Joseluz]

Amazing investigation, very good undercover work, nice format chosen for the documentary. Great job, Aljazeera.

[annileeabuyan]

Your investigative reports are excellent!!! 👌👌👌

[davidserville]

Wow that’s a great plot for a Netflix movie. Love to hear what happened to all the characters over the next 20 years. Great investigation Aljazeera.

[johngrisum]

Always remember that the hosting country has to accept them as having diplomatic status BEFORE they enter the country. They can also hold them persona non grata and require that the diplomat leave whenever the hosting country wishes. Diplomatic status is not unlimited.

[peterbradshaw]

This happens in the USA big contributors to the parties get ambassadorships to different countries .

[charitybatzlen]

Sadly this is the reality all over African countries. Great journalism!! Very impressive!

[charlienorway]

Corruption is so deep in all governments. We don’t even know!

[waynesworld]

They exposed Namibias fishing industry which is filled with corruption, and the whole country loves loves AL Jazeera for their good work. They should come and investigate corruption in the mining industry as well.

God bless