Authorities at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) have launched a “sweeping and vigorous” crackdown on corruption in public services nationwide.
The entity, meanwhile said, it has initiated investigations into a series of high-profile cases involving multiple government institutions and agencies.
LACC Chairperson Alexandra Zoe, a lawyer by profession, has said, “with the backing of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Commission is aggressively pursuing several corruption cases, emphasizing that no case will be swept under the rug in the fight for transparency and accountability.”
She made the disclosure at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing on Wednesday, June 19, 2025.
Cllr. Zoe reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to uprooting corruption from every corner of public sector that are under active investigation for various acts of financial mismanagement and abuse of public trust.
“This is not about targeting any individual or engaging in political witch-hunting, rather a collective national effort that every Liberian must join to make the country at least corruption-free,” Zoe explained.
She added: “Without collective support, we cannot succeed in dismantling the structures of grafts that have so long held our country hostage.”
The LACC Chairperson outlined a growing list of cases that have drawn national and international attention, including the one from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA).
The LTA is accused of procurement fraud and unauthorized expenditures, which is now at the center of the LACC’s inquiry.
The LACC is probing multiple instances of unexplained transactions and discrepancies in financial records.
According to Cllr. Zoe, investigators are in possession of detailed documents relating to suspected financial improprieties at NaFAA. “This case is currently under serious investigation,” she said.
Long plagued by scandal and financial irregularities, is NOCAL, which remains a key focus for the anti-corruption drive.
“The NOCAL case is still on course. We are determined to ensure that all aspects are fully reviewed,” Zoe added.
The LACC revealed that its investigators are making substantial progress in uncovering questionable transactions and possible misappropriation of funds intended for refugee reintegration programs.
Gbarpolu County, Yellow Machine Scandal, a case involving the disappearance or misapplication of heavy-duty equipment meant for the county development.
The LACC is probing allegations that these machines were used for private purposes by government officials (not named).
In Gbarnga, Bong County, the LACC is investigating claims that public funds were diverted for personal use by individuals in positions of authority.
Zoe said that all of these cases are being handled “meticulously and professionally,” with a strong focus on building water-tight evidence.
“We are making sure that those who were involved in the misuse of public resources are held accountable,” she said.
“There will be no sacred cows. Every case will be followed through to its logical conclusion,” she assured the journalists.