The Government of Liberia, through the Liberian Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), has reported more than US$13 million in losses in its efforts to prosecute corruption-related cases.
The LACC has announced that it has dramatically exceeded its 2025 investigative mandate, closing 29 corruption cases and indicting 11 individuals across six high‑profile matters, all while operating with a staff of just 15 investigators nationwide and limited access to bank records.
Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, LACC Executive Chairperson Alexandra K. Zoe revealed that the Commission surpassed its original goal of concluding 16 cases.
The cases involved institutions such as the National Oil Company of Liberia and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority.
“Investigations are not conducted at 4G speed,” she noted, citing complexities in gathering evidence and respecting due process.
The concluded cases are estimated to have resulted in government losses of approximately US$13 million and L$17 million.
The LACC reaffirms its commitment to strengthening investigative capacity, enhancing inter‑agency collaboration, and advocating for legislative reforms that would grant the Commission broader powers to obtain financial records directly.
Chairperson Zoe called on the Government, development partners, and civil society to support the Commission’s resource needs to sustain and amplify the fight against corruption. Source KMTV Liberia
