In fulfillment of the statutory mandate of the Liberia Anti-corruption Commission (LACC) to investigate and prosecute acts of corruption, the Commission has commenced the handling of a number of high-priority investigations involving individuals suspected of committing serious acts of corruption and financial misconduct. These investigations, according to a release, are at the advanced stage to the extent that the Commission has taken an immediate steps to draw up indictments in line with due process of law. To safeguard the integrity of these proceedings, and prevent flight from jurisdiction, the Commission said, it has respectfully requested the assistance of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) in temporarily restricting the departure of the individuals listed in the attached document from leaving the country. The Commission requests that the accused individuals be flagged and barred from leaving the country through all official border points, seaports, and airports until further notice. The LACC underscored the importance of inter-agency cooperation in its collective efforts to combat corruption and uphold the rule of law. “We deeply value the LIS as a strategic partner in this effort, and therefore remained confident in your unwavering support to ensure that suspected individuals are made to account through proper legal channels. Kindly confirm receipt of this request and advice if any further procedures or documentation are required to effect the temporary travel restrictions,” the Commission wrote. Those identified as “Persons of Interest” for alleged corruption include those from the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA). They are, Abdullah Kamara, former CEO of TAMMA Corporation, Edwina C. Zackpa, and former Chairperson, Maria G. Harrison, LTA former Chairperson, Israel M. Akinsaya, LTA former Commissioner, Ivan G. Brawn, LTA former Commissioner, and Zotawon Titus, LTA former Commissioner.
At the Liberia Refugee, Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), the accused are: Patrick T. Worzie, former Executive Director, Richard Hoff; former Director for Operations, Alieu Fofat, former Director of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Joseph Wen, Comptroller, Jeredine Koleh, former Director of the Humanitarian Department of the LRRRC.
At the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), the accused include, Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis- CEO, Richmond Jallah- Comptroller, and Edmond K. Massaquoi- IT Technician.
As for the Ministry of Transport (MoT), the accused included those allegedly involved in the Gbarpolu Yellow Machine: Sam K. Zinnah-Superintendent, Gbarpolu County, Omaru Sheriff-Chief Executive Officer, City Lion Incorporated, J. Keyab Saah-Superintendent, Gbarpolu Project Management Committee, Anthony Yorkor Fiscal Superintendent, and Robert Benda- Chairman.