18 individuals charged in Haitian President’s murder flown to US
The United States government has taken custody of 18 defendants to face newly unsealed federal charges related to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, 2021. They were transported from Haiti to Miami in a special operation that included members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s elite Hostage Rescue Team, FBI Miami […] 18 individuals charged in Haitian President’s…
The U.S. government has seized control of 18 individuals charged with federal charges tied to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. They were flown from Haiti to Miami in a joint operation involving FBI, Homeland Security, and military personnel. These 18 people are part of a larger group of 30 defendants indicted by a Florida grand jury, with charges including fraud and money laundering using COVID-19 relief funds.
U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones stated that this marks a significant step towards holding accountable those involved in the murder. The case, being investigated by FBI Miami and Homeland Security, also includes 22 new defendants who are alleged to have participated in a multinational conspiracy, with potential sentences of up to life in prison if convicted.
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