Court Issues Arrest Orders for Tweah, Tuan, Ford, and Others in $6 Million Corruption Scandal

Monrovia: Circuit Judge A. Blamo Dixon of Criminal Court “C” has ordered the arrest of several former senior government officials in connection with a $6.2 million corruption and money laundering investigation.

The defendants are Samuel D. Tweah, former Minister of Finance and Development Planning, who has been a fugitive since July 30, 2024; Cllr. Nyenati Tuan, former Acting Minister of Justice and Solicitor General; Stanley S. Ford, former Director General of the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA); D. Moses P. Cooper, former Comptroller of the FIA; and Jefferson Karmoh, former National Security Advisor.

The charges against them include economic sabotage, money laundering, fraud, criminal conspiracy, criminal facilitation, misuse of public funds, and theft. The arrest warrants, issued on September 6, 2024, and signed by Clerk of Court Knowles W. Shain, are based on a Grand Jury indictment.

This high-profile case will be closely observed by both Liberian citizens and international observers. The proceedings are expected to play a significant role in Liberia’s efforts to combat corruption, improve governance, and enhance its global reputation.