The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has opened a full-scale investigation into the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) over what it described as “serious and widespread corruption.”
The disclosure was made by FIA Director Mohammed A. Nessaer in Monrovia.
According to him, the probe stems from credible intelligence pointing to multiple irregularities within the MCC’s operations.
These include allegations of unauthorized salary deductions, issuance of fake taxpayer receipts, and the presence of ghost employees on the municipal payroll.
The FIA has also cited suspicions of duplicated names on payroll records, suggesting deliberate manipulation of city financial systems.
As part of the investigation, the FIA has formally written Monrovia City Mayor John Charuk Siafa, requesting a series of key documents.
These include, payroll records from the Ministry of Finance for MCC (March 2024 to present, payroll submissions sent to the Civil Service Agency
Records of all payroll submissions forwarded to commercial banks Comprehensive banking information for all MCC accounts
Copies of all taxpayer receipts issued since January 2025, internal investigation reports from within MCC, E-payment platform records linked to MCC activities, any other payroll-related documentation relevant to the probe.
Director Nessaer emphasized the urgency of the matter and expressed hope that Mayor Siafa will provide full cooperation by submitting the requested documents without delay.
In a related twist, Queen Johnson, a prominent member of the ruling Rescue Government, has accused Mayor Siafa of nepotism and abuse of office.
Johnson alleged that the mayor appointed employees from his private printing business to public roles within the MCC and controversially named his daughter as the Revenue Director of the Corporation.
These developments have added a political dimension to what is shaping up to be one of the most consequential anti-corruption investigations in recent years.
As the situation unfolds, the FIA has pledged transparency and vowed to keep the public informed.
“Our mission is to uphold financial accountability across all public institutions,” said Nessaer.
Liberians are urged to stay alert and engaged as authorities dig deeper into the governance and financial practices at the Monrovia City Corporation.