Donald Trump has set his sights on warlord Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier with his justice department levying a $5m bounty on the Haitian’s head.

The department of justice (DoJ) is offering the money to anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest of the Haitian gang leader, who is wanted in America for allegedly violating US sanctions.

Cherizier, 48, and another man, Bazile Richardson, have been indicted on charges of conspiring to transfer funds from the United States to fund gang activities in Haiti, according to the DoJ.

“There’s a good reason that there’s a $5m reward for information leading to Cherizier’s arrest,” US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said at a press conference.

“He’s a gang leader responsible for heinous human rights abuses, including violence against American citizens in Haiti.”