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Good morning. Dominican Republic: Pacheco calls a new session after deputies walk out. And PNH is conducting an operation against armed gangs in Gressier. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

Tax fraud in Long Island

A Brooklyn jury has found a Long Island professional guilty on multiple counts in a vast federal tax fraud case. This legal proceeding highlights massive falsification methods orchestrated over several years to the detriment of the U.S. tax administration.

The charges. A Brooklyn jury found Frantzson Saintilien guilty of 18 distinct counts for preparing false tax returns between 2019 and 2023. The defendant operated a business located on Elmont Highway in Elmont, New York, where he worked for clients covering the 2018 through 2022 tax years. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, these actions characterize an individual who was actually posing as a tax return preparer. Federal prosecutor Joseph Nocella Jr. even described the defendant as a serial fraudster.

The modus operandi. The indictment details how the professional used various methods to artificially inflate his clients' tax refunds. He resorted to fictitious business expenses, fabricated losses, and fake fuel tax credits. In many files, the individual also secretly diverted a portion of these undue refunds directly for his own profit.

The financial harm. Federal prosecutors estimate that this entire organized fraud cost the federal government more than a million dollars. This figure reflects the total economic impact of the false statements submitted throughout the entire period the business operated.

The potential penalties. Following this guilty verdict handed down by the jury, the individual faces very heavy legal repercussions. He effectively faces up to 54 years in prison as well as significant financial penalties when his sentence is officially handed down.

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Security

• The Prime Minister and the CEP discuss security for the upcoming elections
  Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé participated in a meeting on Tuesday with the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) as well as international partners, the FRG, and other government officials. This meeting focused on assessing the security situation and the necessary measures to organize the upcoming elections.
• Mayor Urges Residents to Flee Gang-Controlled Areas
  Gros-Morne's interim mayor, Hubert Cénéac, has called for residents in areas controlled by the Kokorat San Ras gang to evacuate due to escalating violence. According to The Haitian Times, this comes after a wave of insecurity that forced over 8,486 people from their homes.
• Puerto Rico: Pan Pepín recalls several batches of Para Bien Al Grano bread
  Pan Pepín Inc., headquartered in Bayamón, announced on Tuesday the voluntary recall of several lottery entries for its product Para Bien Al Grano due to an undeclared allergen. Sesame (ajonjolí) is listed among the bread ingredients but is not mentioned on the packaging.

Economy

• The BRH governor calls for better access to concessional financing in Bangkok
  The governor of the Central Bank of Haiti (BRH), Ronald Gabriel, met with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank during the annual meetings held from October 12 to 18, 2026 in Bangkok.

News

• Puerto Rico: Amur River Gets Priority to Enter San Juan
  New Fortress Energy (NFE) announced that the government of Puerto Rico has given priority entry to the ship Amur River, which is expected to arrive in San Juan Bay on Tuesday, October 13. This decision follows nearly a month of waiting and aims to facilitate the ship's access.
• National Consensus Assembly calls for the departure of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé
  The National Consensus Assembly, which concluded last Friday in Pétion-Ville, recommended replacing Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and establishing a bicameral executive.
• American Airlines will resume flights between Miami and Cap-Haitien
  American Airlines plans to restore daily direct flights between Miami and Cap-Haïtien starting November 1, 2026, making travel easier for the Haitian diaspora. According to certain fares proposed in November 2026, a round-trip ticket would cost approximately $539.

Around the world

• Funds fraudulently obtained through US programs financed the plot against Jovenel Moïse
  Funds stolen from COVID-19 business relief programs were used to help finance the plot against former Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, according to US authorities. Eighteen defendants transferred from the US to Miami face new charges related to Moïse's murder.
• Official launch of Nouvo Ayiti in Montreal on October 17
  Nouvo Ayiti, an organization headed by entrepreneur Stephane Pierre Corneille, will launch its activities on Saturday, October 17, in Montreal. This ceremony will take place at the Carlton Signature in the city of Saint-Léonard and will begin at 5 PM.
• PSG dominate Manchester City (2-4)
  Paris Saint-Germain won a spectacular match against Manchester City on Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium, prevailing 4–2. The Parisians opened the scoring in the thirteenth minute through Désiré Doué and doubled their lead two minutes later thanks to a goal from Ousmane Dembélé.

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