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Port-au-Prince, Haiti – February 7, 2025 – The former Director General of the National Insurance Office (ONA), Jemley Jean-Baptiste, was arrested on Friday, February 7, 2025, following his hearing before Judge Loubens Élysée. The arrest stems from an ongoing corruption investigation led by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC), which accuses Jean-Baptiste of abuse of office in multiple financial cases.

Authorities arrested immediately after his court appearance in Port-au-Prince, marking a significant development in Haiti’s fight against corruption in public institutions. Jean-Baptiste, who headed ONA during a critical period, is accused of mismanaging funds and engaging in illicit activities that allegedly harmed the institution’s financial stability.

The case extends beyond Jean-Baptiste, as several former ONA officials, including Stéphanie Mondestin, former Deputy Director General, are also under scrutiny and could face legal action. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover the full extent of the alleged corruption network within ONA.

Haiti’s judicial and law enforcement agencies have intensified their efforts to hold public officials accountable as pressure mounts to restore trust in government institutions. The arrest is expected to trigger further legal proceedings, with additional charges potentially forthcoming.

This developing story is being closely followed by the Haitian public as corruption cases continue to dominate national discussions.