January 18, 2026
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) has submitted a formal request to the prosecutor’s office seeking criminal prosecution of Michel Joseph Martelly, finding that the former president failed to comply with legal obligations related to asset declaration. This marks a new stage in the expanding anti-corruption investigations of recent months.
According to the report delivered Monday, the former head of state allegedly omitted several transactions related to his assets, including real estate and securities. Investigators note that such omissions directly violate the transparency requirements imposed on public officials.
Haitian law is clear: any change, entry, or exit of assets must be meticulously reported in the asset declaration. By failing to comply, Martelly exposes himself to penal sanctions under laws on illicit enrichment.
For the ULCC, the situation is a serious breach requiring the initiation of public action. The institution stresses the non-negotiable nature of rules governing public integrity, noting that the law allows no ambiguity in this area.
This recommendation comes amid national tension surrounding corruption and impunity. The Martelly case, now in the hands of the justice system, is expected to become one of the most sensitive cases of the year’s end.
