By Amos Harris
Monrovia, Liberia — A former Liberian government official and prominent businessman, Abdullai L. Kamara, has been ordered jailed by Criminal Court “C” in Montserrado County on charges of corruption and theft of public funds.
Kamara, who once served as Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority and now heads Tamma Corporation, was indicted along with Fabian Laveland, the company’s current Chief Executive Officer.
The indictment, filed by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), accuses the pair of economic sabotage, theft of property, and manipulating financial records for personal gain.
Judge Ousman F. Feika issued the arrest warrant following a months-long investigation into alleged financial misconduct tied to Kamara’s tenure in public office. The LACC claims that Kamara and his associates orchestrated a scheme involving the unlawful disbursement of state funds and the falsification of financial records, resulting in substantial losses for the Liberian government.
The case has drawn widespread public attention, placing Tamma Corporation under scrutiny and reigniting the debate over entrenched corruption in Liberia. Many observers see the trial as a critical test of the government’s commitment to prosecuting economic crimes at the highest levels of both the public and private sectors.
With the high-profile trial now pending, Liberians are watching closely to see whether the proceedings will mark a turning point in the country’s long-standing struggle against corruption and financial malpractice.