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.
Born on Jan 01, 1970 (55 years old)
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Haiti:
Jean Morose Viliena, former mayor of Irois, was sentenced to nine years in prison for immigration fraud.
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Guyana:
Jean Morose Viliena was sentenced to nine years in a U.S. prison for visa fraud tied to his role in political violence in Haiti.
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Dominican Republic:
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.
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Guyana:
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.
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Dominican Republic:
Jean 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.
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