Margibi Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Producing Fraudulent National ID Cards in Weala
Police in Margibi County have arrested a 39-year-old man, identified as Nyumah Sesay, for his alleged involvement in the production and distribution of fraudulent National Identification Cards in Weala District.
Moses Papaye Gibson
Margibi County, Liberia: Police in Margibi County have arrested a 39-year-old man, identified as Nyumah Sesay, for his alleged involvement in the production and distribution of fraudulent National Identification Cards in Weala District.
According to the Liberia National Police (LNP), the suspect was apprehended on Wednesday, March 11, following intelligence reports that he had been charging individuals Ten United States Dollars (US$10) to obtain National Identification Cards for residents within his community.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Sesay, who reportedly operates a small computer shop in the area, was allegedly facilitating the illegal acquisition of the identification cards for several individuals seeking documentation.
During police questioning, Sesay admitted that three unidentified individuals approached him at his shop requesting National Identification Cards. He told investigators that although he was not authorized to produce or process such documents, he collected US$10 from each person and later traveled to Monrovia where he obtained the cards from an unidentified individual believed to be involved in producing the fake documents.
The suspect further informed investigators that he does not personally know the alleged producer and claimed that he does not have any contact information that could help authorities identify the individual responsible for printing the cards.
Police investigators say their findings indicate that the fraudulent identification cards were intended to be used by the recipients to secure employment with the Jeety Rubber Corporation, a major agricultural concession company operating in Margibi County.
Authorities say the alleged scheme raises concerns about the illegal production of government identification documents, which could undermine national security systems and the integrity of official records.
Based on the outcome of the investigation, Nyumah Sesay has been formally charged with Tampering with Public Records and Forgery in violation of the Revised Penal Law of the Republic of Liberia.
Police say the accused is currently in detention and will be forwarded to court for prosecution in keeping with Liberian law.
Meanwhile, the Liberia National Police says it continues to investigate the matter in an effort to identify and apprehend the alleged producer of the fraudulent National Identification Cards believed to be operating in Monrovia.
