Ouanaminthe officials arrested on corruption charges remain in custody pending probe

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Overview: One current and three former Ouanaminthe officials arrested on Sept. 16 were ordered held in custody while an investigating judge takes up their corruption case. OUANAMINTHE, Haiti — Four government officials arrested on alleged corruption—including the current director of the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications and a former mayor—were ordered to remain in custody while an investigating judge takes up the probe. Démétrius Luma , former mayor of Ouanaminthe, accused of favoritism, influence peddling, and misappropriation of funds for personal gain. , former mayor of Ouanaminthe, accused of favoritism, influence peddling, and misappropriation of funds for personal gain. 2025 – Ouanaminthe arrests Four officials are arrested and held in custody while an investigating judge leads the probe.