LNP CHARGES NINE INDIVIDUALS IN SEPARATE CASES INVOLVING WASSCE BRIBERY SCHEME AND RECKLESS DRIVING INCIDENT
Monrovia, Liberia – June 16, 2026: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged nine individuals in two separate cases involving alleged criminal conduct that threatened public integrity and public safety.
WASSCE Bribery Scheme
The LNP has charged eight individuals in connection with an alleged scheme to compromise the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at Global Net Preparatory School in the FDA Community.
Those charged are Emily T. Flomo, Elton A. Chelleh, Albertha B. Saydee, Balima M. Subah, Eddie Z. Banney, Anthony Whykolo, Deiker L. Paye, and Arthur Karnquee Jr. They face charges of Bribery, Unlawful Rewarding of Public Servants, and Criminal Conspiracy, in violation of Chapters 10 and 12 of Liberia’s Revised Penal Law.
According to police investigators, the defendants allegedly conspired to collect L$300 from each student sitting the WASSCE Mathematics Examination at the testing center with the intent of compromising the integrity of the examination process. Investigations established that a total of L$58,380 was collected from candidates seated on the first and second floors of the school during the examination.
Police findings indicate that several of the accused admitted that meetings were held during which it was agreed that money would be collected from candidates to facilitate assistance with examination questions. While some defendants denied involvement, investigators concluded that sufficient evidence exists linking all eight individuals to the alleged scheme.
The case has been forwarded to court, and the defendants remain charged pending trial before a court of competent jurisdiction.
Ambulance Driver Charged
In a separate case, the Liberia National Police has charged Mr. Prince Blay, a driver assigned with the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), with Recklessly Endangering Another Person and Disobedience to Police Officers following an incident involving the presidential motorcade on June 12, 2026.
According to police investigations, Mr. Blay was operating an LNFS ambulance en route to the National Police Training Academy to attend the graduation ceremony of officers from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and the Liberia National Police when he allegedly drove against traffic on Broad and Johnson Streets and failed to comply with repeated police instructions to stop.
Investigators determined that Mr. Blay was not responding to an emergency at the time of the incident. Police further established that he ignored stop orders issued by three separate officers, including Police Support Unit (PSU) Commander ACP Malachi S. Kolubah, despite warnings from personnel accompanying him in the ambulance.
The LNP stated that Mr. Blay’s actions nearly interfered with the movement of the presidential motorcade and created a potentially dangerous situation for public safety and security personnel.
Following an investigation, police concluded that sufficient evidence exists to charge Mr. Blay with Recklessly Endangering Another Person, in violation of Chapter 14.23 of the Revised Penal Law of Liberia, and Disobedience to Police Officers, in violation of Chapter 10.3 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. He has been formally charged and forwarded to court for prosecution.
Commitment to Accountability
The Liberia National Police reaffirms its commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting the integrity of national examinations, ensuring public safety, and holding all individuals accountable through due process, regardless of status or affiliation.
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