In a significant move to combat corruption in Liberia, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has requested the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) to impose temporary travel restrictions on several current and former public officials as part of ongoing investigations into financial misconduct.
In a communication dated July 1, 2025, LACC Executive Chairperson Alexandra Kormah Zoe signed the urgent request to LIS Commissioner General Elijah F. Rufus, urging the restriction of departure for those named in an attached document.
The letter pointed to the seriousness of the investigations and highlighted the necessity of preventing these individuals from leaving the country while the Commission prepares legal indictments.
The LACC’s letter underscored the urgency of the matter, noting that the ongoing investigations involve individuals who are suspected of serious acts of corruption and financial wrongdoing.
The Commission seeks to safeguard the integrity of its proceedings under these high-stakes circumstances.
“To safeguard the integrity of these proceedings and prevent flight from jurisdiction,” the communication states, “we respectfully request the assistance of the Liberia Immigration Service in temporarily restricting the departure of the individuals listed in the attached document from the Republic of Liberia.”
The list includes various former officials from key government entities, including the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), the Liberia Refugee, Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), and the Gbarpolu County Yellow Machine Project, among others.
Prominent names cited in the request include Abdullah Kamara, the former CEO of TAMMA Corporation, and several former LTA chairpersons and commissioners.
From the LRRRC, notable figures such as Executive Director Patrick T. Worzie and other senior directors are included in the restrictions.
The request also highlights officials from the NOCAL, such as CEO Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis.
The Gbarpolu County Yellow Machine Project is also under scrutiny, with relevant officials implicated, including Hon. Sam K. Zinnah and others linked to project management and oversight.
The LACC has affirmed that these investigations are in advanced stages, and legal actions against the suspected individuals are imminent.
Chairperson Zoe expressed confidence in the support of the LIS and other national security agencies, stating, “We remain confident in your unwavering support to ensure that suspected individuals are made to account through proper legal channels.” This decisive action by the LACC underscores the increasing commitment of the Liberian government to tackle corruption and ensure accountability among public officials, as the nation grapples with challenges related to governance and public trust.
