U.S. authorities have issued a new $1 million bounty for Johnson “Izo” Andre

The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $1 million for information on Johnson “Izo” André, leader of the Haiti-based 5 Segond criminal organization, for his role in the hostage-taking of a U.S. citizen in Port-au-Prince.

André, widely known as “Izo,” is being targeted for his alleged role in the March 18, 2023, kidnapping of a U.S. citizen in Port-au-Prince. 

The hostage was taken on orders from the gang leader after he asked members to identify victims and take them hostage for ransom, the State Department says.