Archive · 12 Aug 2025
U.S. Indicts Haitian Gang Leader Cherizier for Sanctions Violations
The United States is charging Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier, a leader of a gang in Haiti, with breaking U.S. laws.
The U.S. says Cherizier worked with a man from North Carolina to get money from people in the U.S. who have ties to Haiti.
This money was used to pay gang members and buy weapons.
Cherizier's gang, which controls much of Haiti's capital, has been accused of serious crimes.
The U.S. is offering money to anyone who helps catch Cherizier.
The situation is made difficult due to Haiti's security issues.
The U.S. indicted Haitian gang leader Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier for conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions.
Cherizier is accused of soliciting funds from the Haitian diaspora in the U.S. to support his gang.
Bazile Richardson, a North Carolina man, was also charged in the conspiracy.
Cherizier leads the 'G9 Family and Allies' gang alliance, now known as 'Viv Ansanm'.
The U.S. is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to Cherizier's arrest.
- Who
- Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier, Bazile Richardson, and members of the Haitian diaspora in the U.S.
- What
- The U.S. announced criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier and Bazile Richardson for conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions.
- When
- The indictment was unsealed in July 2024.
- Where
- The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia; Haiti.
- Why
- To circumvent sanctions and raise funds for gang activities in Haiti.
Government
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Government Response
Government
Criminal acts and actions that threaten peace and stability of the region will not be tolerated.
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No clear counter view in the provided context.
- Accused
- Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier & Bazile Richardson
- Charges
- Conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions
- Gang Name
- G9 Family and Allies (now Viv Ansanm)
- Location of Gang Activity
- Haiti, particularly Port-au-Prince
- Reward Offered
- $5 million