Allegation of Procurement Fraud, Nepotism, and other Acts of Corruption at the Internal Audit Agency (IAA)

Transparency And Accountability Liberia Anti Corruption Commission

Case Details

Case Number: 00662

Start Date: N/A

Forms of Corruption: Procurement Irregularities

Level of Government: National

Financial Impact

Amount Identified (USD): $0.00

Amount Identified (LRD): $0.00

Funds Recovered

USD Recovered: $0.00

LRD Recovered: $0.00

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Nature of Case

Allegation of Procurement Fraud, Nepotism, and other acts of Corruption at the Internal Audit Agency (IAA).

Case Summary

The Verity Online Newspaper's Monday July 7, 2025 edition stated that their investigation has uncovered an alleged act of corruption, conflict of interest, and abuse of office involving the Director General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Mr. David A. Kemah. The Paper accused Director Kemah of allegedly awarding a vehicle rental service contract to his wife for over a year, costing the government nearly US$30,000. During the period mentioned (2024), the Paper further alleged that Mr. Kemah approved monthly payments of US$1,950 to E12 Incorporated for the rental of the said Vehicle (Toyota Corolla License Plate: A11687) which was registered in his wife’s name, and was operated as an IAA utility vehicle, transporting staff across Monrovia every weekday.