Dimitri Vorbe arrest: Powerful Haitian businessman reportedly detained by ICE in Florida

Haitian businessman Dimitri Vorbe was reportedly detained by ICE in Florida and is being held at the Krome North detention facility in Miami.

Updated on: Sep 24, 2025, 04:34:33 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Dimitri Vorbe, a powerful Haitian businessman, was reportedly detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Florida on Tuesday, according to media reports from Haiti.

The records on the website of Immigration and Customs Enforcement show that Dimitri Vorbe is currently being held at the Krome North SPC, an ICE detention facility in Miami.

Vorbe heads SOGENER (Société Générale d’Énergie S.A.), a major electricity generation company in Haiti. He’s been involved in several disputes with the Haitian government over energy contracts and accusations of corruption.

Vorbe has faced multiple legal troubles in both in the US and Haiti. It includes arrests over visa violations and allegations of corruption and money laundering in Haiti. In August 2020, ICE detained him in Florida for visa issues, but he was released on bail soon after.

At this time, information on the reported arrest is limited. Hindustan Times is working to gather more details.

This is a developing story.

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Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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