UK sanctions: Haiti sanctions
11 designations under The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022: 9 people, 2 companies and groups, as listed on the UK Sanctions List dated 03-Nov-2026. The newest designation is dated 17 October 2025.
Names, positions, sanctions and reasons are quoted from the list. Dates of birth, passport numbers and addresses are left out. Being on the list is a government designation, not a criminal conviction.
| Name and position | Type | Designated | Sanctions | UK statement of reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempes Sanon 1 other name on the list | Individual | 17 October 2025 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Kempes Sanon, alias 'Kempes', is the leader of the Les Argentins gang (also known as the Bel Air gang), which has around 150 members. The gang’s stronghold is located in the Haut Bel-Air area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Kempes has been involved in various actions that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Haiti. In particular, he has engaged in systematic violations of human rights, |
| Dimitri Herard | Individual | 17 October 2025 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Dimitri Herard is a former Haitian police officer and head of the National Palace General Security Unit (USGPN). From 2017 to 2021, he engaged in actions that threatened the peace, security, and stability of Haiti. In particular, he was charged by the Haitian authorities for complicity in threatening the country’s national security, including the assassination of President Jovenel Moise and attemp |
| Gran Griff 3 other names on the list | Entity | 10 July 2025 | Asset freeze | The Gran Griff gang, also known as the Savien gang, is the largest and most powerful gang in the Artibonite department. Over the past two years, the gang has been substantially expanding its territorial control, committing serious violations of human rights law, and trafficking weapons and ammunition. The violence is causing people to flee the area and is having an increasingly serious impact on f |
| Viv Ansanm 8 other names on the list | Entity | 10 July 2025 | Asset freeze | Viv Ansanm is a powerful and highly organized gang coalition operating in Port-au-Prince. Formed through the unification of several violent gangs, Viv Ansanm has played a central role in escalating violence and insecurity in the capital. The gang has significantly expanded its territorial control and operational capacity, contributing to widespread instability and undermining the rule of law. Viv |
| Luckson Elan Leader of Gran Grif gang | Individual | 30 September 2024 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Luckson Elan was listed on 27 September 2024 pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 2653 (2022) for the measures listed in paragraphs 3, 6, and 11, as further elaborated by paragraphs 16(a) 16(b), 16(d), 16(e), and 16(f) of resolution 2653 (2022). |
| Prophane Victor Former member of the Haitian Parliament, involved in weapons trafficking and using violence to secure political gain. | Individual | 30 September 2024 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Prophane Victor was listed on 27 September 2024 pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 2653 (2022) for the measures listed in paragraphs 3, 6, and 11, as further elaborated by paragraphs 16(a) and 16(b) of resolution 2653 (2022). |
| VITELHOMME INNOCENT Leader of Kraze Barye gang | Individual | 8 December 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | |
| WILSON JOSEPH Leader of 400 Mawozo gang 1 other name on the list | Individual | 8 December 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | |
| RENEL DESTINA Main leader of Grand Ravine gang 1 other name on the list | Individual | 8 December 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | |
| JOHNSON ANDRE Leader of 5 Segond gang 1 other name on the list | Individual | 8 December 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | |
| Jimmy Cherizier Former Police Officer 1 other name on the list | Individual | 28 December 2022 | Asset freeze, Targeted arms embargo, Travel Ban | Jimmy Cherizier (AKA 'Barbeque') has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Haiti and has planned, directed, or committed acts that constitute serious human rights abuses. Jimmy Cherizier is one of Haiti’s most influential gang leaders and leads an alliance of Haitian gangs known as the 'G9 Family and Allies.' |
Where this comes from
The UK Sanctions List (FCDO, GOV.UK); CSV read 4 November 2026 (saved copy). Every UK sanctions regime.