The Florida sun beats down on another dead end. They call him “Barbecue.” Jimmy Cherizier. The name whispers through the underworld like a bad omen, and now, it’s echoing on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. He’s a ghost, a phantom built on brutality, and the Feds are offering a staggering five million dollars to anyone who can turn him from a legend into a prisoner. Cherizier isn’t some two-bit hustler. He’s allegedly a key player in a conspiracy that skirts international law, a violation of U.S. sanctions with roots stretching from Haiti to right here in the States.
A former Haitian National Police officer, Cherizier flipped the script, trading a badge for a leadership role in the gang alliance Viv Ansanm. The U.S. Treasury Department flagged him back in 2020, but that didn’t slow him down. It only deepened the shadows he operates in. He’s a man of unknown height and weight, but descriptions paint a picture of a heavily tattooed individual – a distinctive mark on his right forearm. Brown eyes that have likely seen too much, and black hair that blends him into the darkness. Authorities believe he’s currently holed up in Delmas, Port au Prince, but whispers also place connections in the Dominican Republic. Don’t mistake this for a contained regional problem; this is a network, a web of illicit activity reaching across borders.
The charge isn’t just about money, it’s about power. About destabilizing a nation already teetering on the brink. Cherizier’s alleged actions are a direct challenge to U.S. authority, a calculated gamble with the lives of ordinary citizens caught in the crossfire. And the FBI is making it abundantly clear: consider this man armed and dangerous. He’s not the type to go down quietly. He’s built a reputation on intimidation, on violence, and he’s likely surrounded by those who share his willingness to spill blood.
This isn’t a case for armchair detectives. This is a hunt for a dangerous criminal, a man who thinks he’s untouchable. The $5 million reward isn’t just a sum of money, it’s a testament to the seriousness of the threat Cherizier poses. It’s a desperate plea for information, for anyone who has seen him, knows his movements, or has any detail, no matter how small, that could lead to his capture.
If you have information concerning Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue or Babekyou, do not approach him. Contact the FBI immediately. The agency is urging anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward. Don’t let this ghost continue to haunt the streets. The price on his head is high, but the cost of inaction could be even higher.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Jimmy Cherizier |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | March 30, 1977 |
| Race / Sex | black / Male |
| Nationality | Haitian |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | Cherizier has tattoos on his right forearm. |
| Location | Florida |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Jimmy Cherizier
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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