Jean Morose Viliena
Jean Morose Viliena, a former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, was recently sentenced for immigration fraud and violence against his compatriots. He was found guilty of using a permanent resident card obtained through false declarations about his involvement in extrajudicial killings and political violence in Haiti. Viliena led a violent political machinery known as Korega and was directly implicated in multiple violent incidents during his tenure as mayor from 2006 to 2010. His actions included orchestrating armed attacks against individuals and suppressing community media efforts. Following his false claims to U.S. immigration authorities, he gained entry to the United States, where he subsequently faced legal repercussions for his past crimes.
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Jean Morose Viliena, former mayor of Irois, was sentenced to nine years in prison for immigration fraud.
l’ancien maire Jean Morose Viliena condamné à neuf ans de prison pour fraude à l'immigration
Haiti· 2025-06-23Jean Morose Viliena was sentenced to nine years in a U.S. prison for visa fraud tied to his role in political violence in Haiti.
Haitian ex-mayor gets nine years in US prison for visa fraud tied to political violence
Guyana· 2025-06-21
Jean Morose Viliena, a former mayor of Les Irois, was sentenced to nine years in prison for lying about his involvement in political violence in Haiti while applying for a visa to the United States.
Condenan en Estados Unidos a exalcalde haitiano por mentir
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-21
Jean Morose Viliena was convicted of U.S. charges for lying about his involvement in a brutal campaign against political opponents to secure a green card.
Haitian ex-mayor guilty of US visa fraud linked to tortureGuyana· 2025-03-29Jean Morose Viliena, former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, was convicted for possession and use of a permanent resident card obtained fraudulently and for falsely declaring that he had not ordered or aided in extrajudicial executions and other acts of violence against the Haitian people.
Justicia de EEUU condenan a exalcalde haitiano por fraude migratorio y violencia contra compatriotasDominican Republic· 2025-03-29