The DCPJ Under Pressure: RNDDH Denounces Serious Abuses in Explosive Report

The Central Directorate of Judicial Police (DCPJ) is at the heart of an institutional storm. In a letter addressed to the Inspector General of the Haitian National Police (IGPNH), the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH) warns of a series of facts deemed “serious and concerning,” likely to shake the credibility of one of the country's main units for combating organized crime.

The document, also sent to the Ministry of Justice on November 11, 2026, paints a troubling picture of internal practices, judicial interference, and compromising relationships within the DCPJ, which has been led by Divisional Commissioner Justin Marc since August 18, 2025.

*Interference in a Sensitive Judicial Case*

The first point raised by the human rights organization concerns the Anvayi Hotel / RJ Rent a Car case, one of the most voluminous criminal and patrimonial cases in recent years.

The RNDDH accuses the current DCPJ leadership of having irregularly intervened in a procedure still under investigation. According to the report, despite legally ordered seizures and confiscations — more than 60 vehicles and a building — Director Justin Marc allegedly intervened without a judicial warrant to influence the handling of the case.

The organization also states that it was informed that an amount of 10,000 US dollars was allegedly handed over to the DCPJ on September 10, 2025, creating a climate of internal tension.

For the RNDDH, this interference aims to place full responsibility for the abuses on the Special Fund Administration Office (BAFOS), while “several police officers are allegedly using seized vehicles” as part of the investigation.

*A Controversial Visit by Arnel Bélizaire*

Another fact highlighted: the surprising presence of former deputy Arnel Bélizaire on the DCPJ premises on September 25, 2025, just three days after being sanctioned by the United States for supporting criminal activities.

According to the RNDDH, Bélizaire allegedly benefited from facilitated access due to his ties with police officials. After a meeting with Magalie Habitant, he reportedly threatened investigators, before going live in front of the building with figures from the armed coalition Viv Ansanm, including Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier.

For the organization, this sequence casts deep doubt on the DCPJ's ability to maintain its independence from armed groups.

*The Guerrier Henri Case, Deemed Partial Treatment*

The RNDDH also revisits the handling of the case of journalist Guerrier Henri, who has been investigated since June 2025 for money laundering, financing of terrorism, and illicit enrichment.

Despite several pieces of evidence added to the file — including interventions by gang leaders in his broadcasts — the DCPJ director allegedly received the journalist “as a guest of honor” on September 15, 2025, before rescheduling an official hearing under pressure from his own investigators.