Smith Augustin

Former ambassador and Haitian transitional council member (2024–26); accused in BNC bribery case, questioned by a judge June 2026

Member, Transitional Presidential Council · Person · Haiti · in office since Apr 25, 2024

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Haiti's anti-corruption unit (ULCC) alleges that Smith Augustin, a member of the transitional council, was among three members who demanded 100 million gourdes from Raoul Pascal Pierre-Louis to keep him as head of the state bank BNC.$764K

Raoul Pascal Pierre-LouisULCC report dated 2 October 2024; allegation only.

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Rezo NòdwèsAugustin, Vertilaire et Gilles auraient exigé 100 millions de gourdes de Raoul Pascal Pierre-Louis pour le maintenir à la tête de la BNC

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Haitian investigating judge Benjamin Félismé formally charged ('inculpé') Smith Augustin, alongside two other Transitional Presidential Council members, in the BNC bribery case; the ULCC report of October 2, 2024 had called for prosecution over abuse of function, bribery and passive corruption.

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