By Amos Harris
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has dismissed a document circulating on social media and reported by some media outlets as a complete fraud, clarifying that it was falsely attributed to Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah. In response to the forgery, the Authority has formally referred the matter to national security institutions for a comprehensive investigation.
In an official statement issued on July 17, 2026, the LRA clarified that the document, titled “Confidential Intelligence Brief,” was never produced, authorized, or endorsed by the institution. The Authority noted that the creators of the document falsely used the name and title of Commissioner General Jallah in a deliberate attempt to make it appear as an official LRA communication.
The LRA disclosed that the matter has been formally handed over to the Ministry of Justice for investigation. Copies of the complaint have also been forwarded to the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the National Security Advisor to the President for appropriate action under Liberian law.
According to the LRA, the forged document carried the title “Security, Revenue Leakage, and Organized Smuggling Risks at Roberts International Airport (RIA)” and was dated January 6, 2026. The institution emphasized that the text did not originate from its offices and does not reflect its official position or findings.
The statement further revealed that Commissioner General Jallah first became aware of the document on July 15, after a journalist reached out to verify its authenticity. Following a swift review, Jallah confirmed that neither he nor the LRA had any involvement in drafting or circulating the material. He described the document as a total fabrication designed to exploit his name and the reputation of the Liberia Revenue Authority for unearned legitimacy, urging the public to disregard it entirely while investigations proceed.
Viewing the fraudulent use of a public institution’s identity and its leader’s name as a severe offense, the LRA has called on law enforcement and security agencies to track down the origin, authorship, publication, and circulation of the document to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
Additionally, the Authority urged the public, media outlets, and stakeholders to refrain from sharing or relying on the debunked brief. Management commended the journalists who sought official verification before publishing and encouraged members of the press to maintain such professional fact-checking practices. The LRA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, professionalism, and institutional integrity, pledging full cooperation with investigators as the inquiry moves forward.