Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged a 47-year-old Monrovia resident, Mustapha Daramy, with multiple criminal offenses, including theft, forgery, human trafficking, and criminal conspiracy, following an investigation into an alleged fraudulent travel scheme that reportedly cost a victim thousands of United States dollars.
According to a charge sheet issued by the Ministry of Justice, Daramy, who resides in Clara Town, was arrested on January 30, 2026, along Old Road in Congo Town by Sergeant Patrick Fertieh of the LNP.
Police records identify the complainant as Alfred N. Borbor, a 44-year-old Liberian from Paynesville. Borbor reported that his brother-in-law, Felix Mansary Sahr, currently residing in the Netherlands, was allegedly defrauded after Daramy claimed he could facilitate travel documents for a young man, Maxim Kamara, to journey to Europe.
Investigators allege that Daramy collected a total of US$10,000 from the victim. The amount reportedly included US$5,200 for supposed travel processing and an additional US$800, which Daramy is said to have admitted receiving through a mobile money account linked to an associate.
Alleged Forgery and Human Trafficking
Police further allege that Daramy prepared and presented forged documents, including fake police clearance and medical certificates, to advance the fraudulent travel arrangement.
Authorities also claim that the suspect transported Kamara out of Liberia to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where the young man allegedly remained for approximately three months before being rescued by family members and returned to Liberia. Investigators believe the cross-border movement of the victim using falsified documents meets key elements of human trafficking under Liberian law.
Findings of the Investigation
The Liberia National Police said that during questioning by the Crime Services Department (CSD), Daramy voluntarily admitted to several aspects of the scheme, including:
Receiving substantial sums of money linked to the travel arrangement Participating in the preparation of forged documents Facilitating the victim’s movement outside Liberia Conspiring with unidentified individuals connected to the operation
Based on these findings, police concluded that the suspect violated multiple provisions of Liberia’s Penal Law, including those relating to theft, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and human trafficking.
Law enforcement authorities confirmed that documentary evidence, such as cash receipts, forged police clearances, and fraudulent medical certificates, has been compiled and attached to the case file. The matter has since been forwarded to court for prosecution.
Daramy is currently in custody awaiting trial.
Meanwhile, the Liberia National Police has renewed its warning to the public to exercise caution when dealing with individuals or entities claiming to offer overseas travel or visa processing services without proper authorization, stressing that such schemes frequently lead to fraud, exploitation, and serious criminal consequences.
Source: Hope TV
