A new name has joined the growing list of Haitian figures pursued by U.S. authorities. Dimitri Vorbe, a prominent businessman and former head of the Société Générale d’Énergie (SOGENER), was arrested on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home in the United States. The news was first reported by journalist Frantz Duval, citing a source close to the Vorbe family.
Vorbe’s arrest comes several years after he left Haiti, amid a climate of legal disputes under the administration of former president Jovenel Moïse. At the time, he faced allegations linked to energy contracts deemed irregular, notably those between SOGENER and the Haitian state.
For now, U.S. authorities have not officially disclosed the exact reasons behind the arrest, which was carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, the move appears to align with a broader pattern of federal operations targeting Haitian elites suspected of financial misconduct, corruption, or cross-border fraud.
Observers note that Vorbe’s case underscores the increasing collaboration between international law enforcement bodies and Washington’s determination to hold influential Haitian actors accountable on the global stage.
