By Jamesetta D Williams
As legal back and forth continues in the high-profile US$6.2 million economic sabotage case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and several others, both prosecution and defence teams are mounting sustained pressure on each other to establish the verity of what happened to the money in question, whether it was used for the purpose intended or not.
Now, the onus is on the defence team to establish whether the money was used as intended.
State prosecutors continue to challenge claims that the disputed funds were used for national security purposes.
The case, which is being heard before Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice under Judge Ousman Feika, centers on allegations of economic sabotage, theft, and money laundering linked to the transfer of more than one billion Liberian dollars and over US$500,000.
During recent hearings, prosecutors questioned whether the transactions were properly authorized under Liberian law, particularly those involving the Ministry of Justice.
They argued that investigators have so far been unable to trace the final destination or use of the funds, raising serious concerns about accountability and financial transparency.
Under cross-examination, former Finance Minister Tweh maintained that the expenditures were lawful, classified, and necessary to support national security operations during Liberia’s 2023 presidential and legislative elections.
The defense has also argued that the details surrounding the expenditures remain confidential due to their sensitive nature and national security implications.
As the trial resumes today, public attention remains firmly fixed on the proceedings, which continue to test the intersection of national security, public accountability, and financial oversight in Liberia.
This developing story was among the major headlines read Monday on OK FM, reflecting the significant public interest surrounding one of Liberia’s most closely watched corruption and financial crimes cases.
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