The Liberia National Police (LNP) has charged eight individuals, including examination officials and proctors assigned by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), with multiple criminal offenses in connection with an alleged scheme to compromise the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Those charged include, Emily T. Flomo, 32; Elton A. Chelleh; Albertha B. Saydee; Balima M. Subah; Eddie Z. Banney; Anthony Whykolo; Deiker L. Paye; and Arthur Karnquee Jr.
According to the police charge sheet, the defendants have been charged with Bribery, Unlawful Rewarding of Public Servants, and Criminal Conspiracy, in violation of Sections 12.50, 12.51, and 10.4 of the Revised Penal Law of Liberia.
Police investigations revealed that WAEC Liberia, the institution legally mandated to administer the WASSCE, had assigned qualified personnel, including proctors and supervisors, to monitor the examination process. However, investigators alleged that several officials assigned to Global Net Preparatory School in the FDA Community conspired to collect money from candidates in exchange for assistance during the examinations.
The investigation found that WAEC regulations strictly prohibit proctors, monitors, supervisors, and depot officers from receiving money or any form of reward from students sitting the examinations.
According to investigators, the defendants allegedly agreed during a meeting to collect L$300 from each candidate writing the WASSCE at Global Net Preparatory School. The funds were reportedly intended to facilitate assistance to candidates during the examination process.
During police questioning, defendants Anthony Whykolo, Deiker L. Paye, and Emily T. Flomo reportedly admitted that discussions were held among members of the group regarding the collection of the money from candidates.
Meanwhile, defendant Eddie Z. Banney told investigators that he was informed by a colleague assigned at the examination center about the collection of the fees from students. However, defendants Arthur Karnquee Jr., Albertha B. Saydee, Balima M. Subah, and Elton A. Chelleh denied knowledge of the alleged collection of money.
Police findings indicate that a total of L$58,380 was collected from students seated on both the first and second floors of the examination center during the mathematics examination.
Investigators concluded that the defendants acted in concert with the intention of compromising the integrity of the national examination process. As a result, they were formally charged and forwarded for prosecution.
The accused are expected to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction to answer to the charges. The case has drawn significant public attention amid ongoing efforts by educational authorities and law enforcement agencies to uphold the credibility and integrity of Liberia’s examination system. Authorities say the matter remains under judicial review as prosecutors prepare to present evidence against the defendants.
