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==Press attention== | ==Press attention== | ||
[[File:Consular Service.jpg|400px|thumb|Cartoon lampooning the illegal activities of Mr. H.V. Jain]] | [[File:Consular Service.jpg|400px|thumb|Cartoon lampooning the illegal activities of Mr. H.V. Jain]] | ||
The following day, numerous India-based press outlets broke the story of H.V. Jain's arrest. ''The Times of India'', ''India Today'', ''Ghaziabad Now'', and ''The Free Press Journal'' were the first media companies to release stories, videos, and pictures showing a gaunt-looking Mr. Jain in police custody. | The following day, numerous India-based [[Westarctica in the Media|press outlets broke the story]] of H.V. Jain's arrest. ''The Times of India'', ''India Today'', ''Ghaziabad Now'', and ''The Free Press Journal'' were the first media companies to release stories, videos, and pictures showing a gaunt-looking Mr. Jain in police custody. | ||
Each of these press outlets highlighted Mr. Jain's association with [[Westarctica]] as a diplomat, as well as his connection with Seborga and the [[Royal Republic of Ladonia]], although he did not represent Ladonia in an official capacity. These stories derisively referred to [[micronation]]s as "fake countries," but did not attempt to connect Jain's illegal activities with their legitimate operations. | Each of these press outlets highlighted Mr. Jain's association with [[Westarctica]] as a diplomat, as well as his connection with Seborga and the [[Royal Republic of Ladonia]], although he did not represent Ladonia in an official capacity. These stories derisively referred to [[micronation]]s as "fake countries," but did not attempt to connect Jain's illegal activities with their legitimate operations. | ||
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* News18 christened Jain "The Ultimate Con Star Of Ghaziabad." | * News18 christened Jain "The Ultimate Con Star Of Ghaziabad." | ||
* Ahmedabad Mirror published a cartoon featuring Mr. Jain offering "CONsulate service." | * Ahmedabad Mirror published a cartoon featuring Mr. Jain offering "CONsulate service." | ||
On 25 July, the ''New York Times'' published a story with updated details of Mr. Jain's arrest. It was the first news outlet to include a statement from [[Grand Duke Travis]] denouncing Jain's activities, distancing his illegal activities from his legitimate position as a representative of [[Westarctica]]. | |||
==Westarctica's involvement== | ==Westarctica's involvement== | ||
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===Official response=== | ===Official response=== | ||
[[Grand Duke Travis]] quickly initiated a media blitz to contain the debacle. He released a printed statement explaining the situation to Westarctica's citizens and announcing that Mr. Jain was no longer serving as a Westarctican diplomat. Then, he recorded a video statement re-stating that Mr. Jain was acting independently and his illegal activities were unknown to anyone in Westarctica. His Royal Highness also pledged to cooperate fully with law enforcement. | When first notified of the ongoing scandal by the Deputy Foreign Minister, [[Grand Duke Travis]] remarked, "It's a goddamn unmitigated disaster!" However, as more information was released in the press, it became apparent that Baron Jain's illegal activities were not connected to his work as a representative for Westarctica. | ||
In response to the news stories, [[Grand Duke Travis]] quickly initiated a media blitz to contain the debacle. He released a printed statement explaining the situation to Westarctica's citizens and announcing that Mr. Jain was no longer serving as a Westarctican diplomat. Then, he recorded a video statement re-stating that Mr. Jain was acting independently and his illegal activities were unknown to anyone in Westarctica. His Royal Highness also pledged to cooperate fully with law enforcement. | |||
Simultaneously, the Deputy Foreign Minister reached out to Baron Jain to attempt to get his side of the story and gain a better understanding of the allegations against him. | Simultaneously, the Deputy Foreign Minister reached out to Baron Jain to attempt to get his side of the story and gain a better understanding of the allegations against him. | ||