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Richardson, a Haitian-American who grew up in Haiti and is now a naturalized U.S. citizen residing in North Carolina, is also implicated in the case. He stands accused of sending money from the U.S. Haitian diaspora to Therisier, a designated individual under the sanctions. Richardson’s activities demonstrate the transnational nature of the criminal network involved, with funds flowing across borders to support sanctioned actors.
Therisier and the Role of Sanctions
Therisier, a key figure linked to violent acts and human rights abuses in Haiti, is under U.S. sanctions since 2020. The investigation reveals that Richardson knowingly transferred funds to Therisier, violating the restrictions imposed by the Magnitsky Act.