The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has disclosed that the government has lost more than US$6.5 million and L$17.9 million to corruption-related activities across several public institutions.
Speaking on Tuesday at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, LACC Executive Chairperson Cllr. Alexandra Zoe said the losses were uncovered through ongoing investigations into fund misappropriation, procurement fraud, and other financial crimes. She emphasized that the Commission remains fully committed to recovering stolen assets and reinforcing Liberia’s anti-corruption systems.
According to Zoe, the LACC currently has 98 active cases, including 48 new investigations launched between July and October this year. These cases span multiple ministries and agencies, notably the Ministry of Health’s FARA Project, the WASH Program, the Liberia Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (LACRA), the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), and the Bureau of State-Owned Enterprises.
She further revealed that indictments have already been secured in several counties , Montserrado, Gbarpolu, Lofa, and Bomi, as the Commission intensifies efforts to ensure accountability.
Providing an update on institutional reforms, Zoe announced that the National Anti-Corruption Court is expected to become fully operational by 2026, in coordination with the War and Economic Crimes Court.
Cllr. Zoe reaffirmed the LACC’s stance that fighting corruption is essential for restoring public trust, promoting transparency, and ensuring good governance in Liberia.
