–Police Say Fraudulent LBDI Document Claiming US$35,270 Balance Was Submitted to U.S. Embassy; Second Suspect Remains at Large
MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has charged a 28-year-old man with multiple criminal offenses for his alleged role in a scheme involving the preparation and submission of a fraudulent bank statement reportedly used to support a student visa application to the United States Embassy in Monrovia.
The accused, Adam Dolley, a resident of Congo Town Back Road, has been charged with forgery, obtaining or issuing deceptive writing, criminal facilitation, and criminal conspiracy, following an investigation by the Liberia National Police’s Crime Services Division (CSD).
According to a police charge sheet dated June 26, 2026, Dolley was arrested on June 25, 2026, after investigators concluded that sufficient evidence existed to prosecute him. Police said he was informed of his constitutional rights before being questioned.
Complaint Originated from U.S. Embassy
The investigation was initiated following a complaint filed by Sam Fassah, a Criminal Fraud Investigator assigned to the Regional Security Office (RSO) at the United States Embassy in Monrovia.
According to investigators, the case centers on a student visa application submitted in May 2025 by Almamie S. Fahnbulleh, a resident of the VOA Community along the Roberts International Airport Highway.
Police said Fahnbulleh applied for admission to Rapid Community College in the United States and, as part of the visa application process, was required to provide financial documentation demonstrating his ability to pay tuition and other educational expenses.
Alleged Fake Bank Statement
Investigators allege that Fahnbulleh enlisted the services of Dolley, who was reportedly operating as an education and visa processing agent from the World Trade Center on Gurley Street, to assist with his school admission and visa application.
According to the charge sheet, Fahnbulleh agreed to pay Dolley US$1,600 for the services.
Police allege that, instead of obtaining legitimate financial documentation, Dolley conspired to prepare a fraudulent bank statement purportedly issued by the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI).
The document allegedly stated that an account belonging to Mohammed E. Fahnbulleh, identified as the applicant’s father, held a balance of US$35,270.19, which was presented to the U.S. Embassy as proof that the student’s education would be financially supported.
Bank Verification Raised Red Flags
According to investigators, routine verification conducted between the U.S. Embassy and LBDI uncovered discrepancies that ultimately led to the discovery of the alleged fraud.
Police said LBDI informed investigators that Mohammed E. Fahnbulleh was not a customer of the bank and that the account referenced in the statement did not exist.
The findings prompted a criminal investigation by the Liberia National Police.
Investigators further alleged that Fahnbulleh falsely informed U.S. Embassy officials that his father would finance his studies in the United States, although police concluded that his father had no knowledge of either the visa application or the financial documents allegedly submitted in his name.
Police Allege Dolley Implicated Another Suspect
During questioning, investigators said Dolley admitted obtaining the purported bank statement from another individual identified as Emmanuel Jackson.
Jackson has not been arrested and remains at large.
Police said efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend him, adding that he is expected to be charged in absentia once investigators complete the necessary legal procedures and formally identify his role in the alleged scheme.
Authorities are also investigating whether additional individuals participated in the operation.
Case Forwarded for Prosecution
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the Liberia National Police concluded that there is probable cause to charge Dolley with forgery, obtaining or issuing deceptive writing, criminal facilitation, and criminal conspiracy, all in violation of the Revised Penal Law of Liberia.
The matter has since been forwarded to the appropriate court for prosecution.
The police said investigations remain active as officers continue searching for the second suspect and examine whether the alleged scheme may be connected to other fraudulent visa or educational document cases.
The Liberia National Police has not indicated whether additional arrests are expected.
Under Liberian law, the filing of criminal charges constitutes allegations only. Adam Dolley is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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