​The double nationality: the new refuge for criminals and other predators of public funds (by Abdou SANE) 

  Double nationality is the fact of possessing simultaneously two nationalities. As an indication, the following are some of the measures which would help the potential financial offender to organise his escape easily in order to avoid suffering the legal consequences of being held accountable; they would also help him to benefit from favourable conditions for his future social, economic and professional integration in the host country. The facilitation of the escape. The dual nationality allows the obtaining of two passports. Thus, it is much easier to travel from one country to another without having to comply with binding formalities: no need to make an application for a long-stay visa or to answer an interrogatoire on the purpose of the trip…. socio-economic opportunities for offenders with dual nationality in the host country. The fugitive with dual nationality has the possibility of possessing a residence in each country, the ownership of land being sometimes limited to only citizens recognized as such. As regards vocational integration, while foreigners must take steps to obtain the work permit required to occupy a post in another country, dual nationals do not encounter these difficulties. 

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