Case Number |
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Case Title |
Allegation of Financial Improprieties involving Officials and the CEO Hon. George W.K. Yarngo, of the National Water Sanitation and Hygiene Commission (NWASHC) |
Submitted At |
March 13, 2025 |
Case Status |
Under Investigation |
Amount Involved |
$56,000.00 USD
$0.00 LRD
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Duration |
Under Investigation 14 days |
Jurisdiction |
Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission |
Sector of the Case |
Water and Sanitation |
Level of Government |
National |
Forms of Corruption |
Misappropriation |
Summary of the Case |
It is alleged that between January and June of 2024, the amount of USD$ 20,000.00 was allotted and disbursed to purchase fuel for the entity's standby generator but investigation reveal that the fuel was never purchased and the money cannot be accounted for. The investigations also reveals that the CEO Hon. George W. K. Yarngo authorized the disbursement of USD$ 6,000.00 for the maintenance and repairs of the entity's standby generator but service was not performed and that the funds cannot be accounted for. Additionally, the investigation pointed out that USD$ 30,000.00 was allotted and disburse for cleaning materials and to hire a firm for the fumigation of the office but the investigation reveal that no evidence of materials bought to show to the effect. |
Nature of the Case |
It is alleged that USD$ 20,000.00 was allotted and disbursed to purchase fuel for the entity's standby generator and fuel was never purchased. The LACC investigations reveals that the CEO Hon. George W. K. Yarngo authorized the disbursement of USD$ 6,000.00 for the maintenance and repairs of the entity's standby generator but service was not performed. Additionally, the investigation pointed out that USD$ 30,000.00 was allotted and disburse for cleaning materials and to hire a firm for the fumigation of the office but no evidence to show to the effect. |
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