Federal agents in Miami arrest a prominent Haitian businessman and once presidential hopeful
The arrest occurred at Boulos' home in South Florida late last week, a person familiar with the arrest said Monday.
Boulos was born in the United States but renounced his citizenship to run for president of Haiti in recent years. He obtained his U.S residency last year under the Biden administration.
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