NEW YORK, NY – A Bronx resident faces charges for the 2021 murder of a fellow U.S. national in Bangladesh, marking a significant international legal action.
Ganet Rozario, 52, was arrested today in Manhattan, charged with the murder of Michael Rozario in Bangladesh on June 11, 2021. The indictment underscores the U.S. Justice Department’s commitment to prosecuting violent crimes against Americans abroad, emphasizing the global reach of U.S. law enforcement.
Nicole M. Argentieri, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, highlighted the seriousness with which the U.S. pursues crimes involving its citizens overseas. The FBI’s involvement in the case through its extraterritorial investigations demonstrates the agency’s dedication to securing justice for American victims, regardless of where the crime occurs.
Ganet Rozario, charged with foreign murder of a U.S. national and firearms offenses, could face life imprisonment if convicted. His arrest sends a clear message about the U.S. government’s resolve to hold American citizens accountable for crimes committed against fellow nationals, even on foreign soil. Rozario’s court appearance is scheduled for today in the Southern District of New York.
