The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) says it welcomes the landmark ruling from Criminal Court ‘C’ where Judge Blamo Dixon sentenced Enree B. Neeplo, program manager at Planned Parenthood Association of Liberia.
The judge announced Ms. Neeplo’s 10 years sentenced in prison for her role in one of the country’s most shocking public sector fraud cases.
Ms. Neeplo was found guilty of economic sabotage following a July 2024 jury verdict and has been ordered to repay over US$ 200,000, and pay an additional fine of US$ 300.
The funds in question were misused for the illegal purchase of a PEWETTA vehicle, a Ford Everest SUV, laptops, catering services, and youth programs.
This conviction stems from a comprehensive investigation and subsequent indictment by the LACC.
Charges included theft of property, illegal disbursement of public funds, misuse of entrusted property, fraud on the internal revenue, and criminal conspiracy.
Also found guilty were Miatta K.K. Kojolo, Ernest Vobah, Peter Collins, and William Gibson all co-defendants in the case.
This case reinforces the LACC’s commitment to combating corruption at all levels and ensuring accountability within both government and donor-funded institutions. “We commend the judiciary for upholding the rule of law and delivering justice in this significant case,” LACC said in a release.
LACC described corruption as a “threat to national development.”
The LACC, meanwhile says it remains unwavering in its mission to investigate, prevent, and prosecute corruption cases.
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