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The Haitian community is once again facing the fallout of financial fraud after the arrest of Marc Henry Menard, a Florida resident accused of orchestrating a large-scale investment scheme. Menard was taken into custody and indicted on 24 counts including grand larceny, securities fraud, falsifying business records, and running a scheme to defraud.
According to prosecutors, Menard used his company, Marcotech LLC, to lure Haitian investors in New York, Florida, and Georgia with promises of extraordinary returns on stocks and cryptocurrency. He allegedly claimed investors could earn between 12 and 20 percent each month. Over nearly three years, he managed to defraud 11 individuals of more than $600,000.
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Instead of investing the money, Menard is accused of funding his personal lifestyle. Authorities say he spent lavishly on vacations, luxury cars, and designer shopping sprees. To keep his victims convinced, he reportedly showed fake ATM receipts with millions of dollars and doctored trading screens. In reality, his accounts never held anywhere close to the amounts he claimed.
Menard was arrested in Florida and later arraigned in New York, where he faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. His arrest has sparked outrage and disappointment within the Haitian community, many of whom feel repeatedly targeted by financial scams.
Unfortunately, Menard’s case is not an isolated incident. The Haitian diaspora has seen a troubling rise in similar schemes. Jean Gilles Capital, an investment group that continues to draw scrutiny, has been accused of manipulating investors and raising serious concerns about its operations. Other names have surfaced in recent years, leaving many Haitian families devastated and financially ruined.
The pattern is clear. Fraudsters prey on trust within the community, promising unrealistic returns and exploiting the hopes of those looking for a better future. Each arrest highlights not only the need for accountability but also the importance of education and vigilance.
Scammers like Marc Henry Menard damage more than just bank accounts. They erode trust, weaken solidarity, and strip people of opportunities that could have supported real growth. For a community already facing social and economic challenges, these schemes hit hard.
The Haitian community must remain cautious and skeptical of investment opportunities that sound too good to be true. Without greater awareness and stronger protections, cases like Menard’s will not be the last.
