FBI sanctions listing
JIMMY CHERIZIER
JIMMY CHERIZIER is an individual designated on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted (FBI) sanctions list under the Additional Violent Crimes programme, listed on 2025-05-19. Additional Violent Crimes. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Haitian nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Conspiracy to Violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, BBQ, or Babekyou, allegedly conspired with individuals in the United States, Haiti, and elsewhere to violate and cause violations of United States sanctions. Cherizier, a Haitian national, and former officer in the Haitian National Police, is currently the leader of the gang alliance Viv Ansanm. On December 10, 2020, Cherizier was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, and targets perpetrators of serious human rights abuse and corruption. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Cherizier in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., after he was charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The United States Department of State’s Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Jimmy Cherizier. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Statement of reasons as published by US FBI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | US FBI (FBI) — FBI — Additional Violent Crimes |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Additional Violent Crimes |
| Date listed | 2025-05-19 |
| Source record ID | fbi:c93cfb9dc2fb428e858e9694fa50fc65 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Additional Violent Crimes |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 30, 1977 |
| Place of birth | Haiti |
| Nationality / country | Haitian |
| Gender | Male |
Known aliases (3)
Deep-research dossier
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | fbi:c93cfb9dc2fb428e858e9694fa50fc65 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |