Monrovia –AGL Liberia, in collaboration with the Office of the Ombudsman, brought together a gathering of students, government officials, and civil society partners to mark International Anti‑Corruption Day.
By Patience M. Jones
The event aimed to raise awareness about money laundering, terrorist financing, and the broader threats of corruption to Liberia’s national development.
Addressing the audience, Mohamed Nasser, Officer-In-Charge of the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), stressed the critical role of the agency: “Our job is to identify dirty money, trace it, and ensure that those responsible are referred for prosecution.”
He outlined the 21 predicate offences that often lead to money laundering including illicit trafficking, corruption, fraud, and other serious crimes and urged the public to question the origins of suspicious wealth.
Nasser underscored that while FIA does not itself arrest suspects, it plays a vital role in “receiving, analyzing, and disseminating” information to relevant institutions like the Liberia Anti‑Corruption Commission (LACC), the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), and national police, thereby enabling effective investigation and prosecution. He also warned that failure to meet international standards such as those set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) could place Liberia at risk of being grey- or black-listed, with severe consequences for the economy and banking sector.
In brief remarks, Finley Y. Kanger, Chairperson of the Office of the Ombudsman, commended the collaboration with AGL Liberia and other partners.
He urged youth and citizens alike to embrace ethics, transparency, and the rule of law, reminding that building a corruption-free Liberia starts with individual daily choices rooted in integrity.
Representatives from the private sector including African Global Logistics and other corporate partners reaffirmed their commitment to transparency and compliance, emphasizing that responsible business practices are essential to national progress.
The commemorative event combined public education, call-to-action speeches, and youth engagement — aiming not just to mark a day on the calendar, but to plant the seeds of accountability and ethical governance across communities.
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