LRA Disowns Forged Intelligence Report, Refers Matter for Investigation

Monrovia, Liberia -The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has dismissed as fraudulent a document currently circulating on social media and referenced by some media outlets that falsely claims to be an official intelligence report issued by the Authority and signed by Commissioner General Hon. James Dorbor Jallah.

The LRA has formally petitioned the Ministry of Justice to investigate the matter, while also notifying the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the National Security Advisor to the President for further action.

The document in question, titled “Security, Revenue Leakage, and Organized Smuggling Risks at Roberts International Airport (RIA),” is dated January 6, 2026, and purports to have been produced by a so-called Confidential Intelligence Cell. The document bears the name and title of the Commissioner General and references the Liberia Revenue Authority, creating the false impression that it originated from the institution.

The Authority has categorically denied any connection to the report, stating that it was neither prepared, commissioned, approved, nor circulated by the LRA or its leadership.

According to the Authority, Commissioner General Jallah became aware of the document on July 15, 2026, after a journalist contacted him to verify its authenticity. Following a review, he immediately determined that the document was not an official LRA communication.

“The document is entirely fraudulent and was not authored, approved, or endorsed by me or the Liberia Revenue Authority,” Commissioner General Jallah stated. “The unauthorized use of my name and the identity of the Authority appears intended to mislead the public into believing the document is legitimate. The matter has been referred to the appropriate authorities for a full investigation.”

The LRA described the forgery as a serious attempt to misuse the identity of a public institution and undermine public confidence in official communications. The Authority is therefore requesting that security and law enforcement agencies identify those responsible for creating, distributing, and publicizing the document and ensure that appropriate legal measures are taken.

The Authority is urging citizens, media organizations, and stakeholders to treat the document as false and refrain from sharing or relying on its contents. It also commended journalists who sought verification before publication and encouraged media practitioners to continue confirming the authenticity of documents through official LRA channels.

Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional credibility, the Liberia Revenue Authority said it will cooperate fully with ongoing investigations and provide updates as warranted.