Appeal Court Sends Edwine Tonton and Several Accused to Criminal Trial

The provisional release granted to Edwine Tonton is expected to come to an end following the ruling issued by the Port-au-Prince Court of Appeal on March 23.

Michelson Césaire
10 Apr 2026 — Lecture : 3 min.
Appeal Court Sends Edwine Tonton and Several Accused to Criminal Trial

Edwine Tonton

The Port-au-Prince Court of Appeal delivered its ruling in the corruption scandal involving the Caisse d’assistance sociale, following the supplementary investigation conducted by investigating judge Jeudilien Fanfan. This marks a major turning point in the case, with several defendants, including Edwine Tonton, being referred to the criminal court sitting without a jury.

The former director of the CAS, Edwine Tonton, who had previously been granted provisional release, will have to return to detention. She will be tried for

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