By Benjamin Q. Z. Johnson
Monrovia- The Monrovia City Magisterial Court has issued a writ of arrest for Eric Wohwoh over allegations of misapplication of entrusted property and theft of property involving building materials and a passenger bus reportedly valued at a combined US$10,500.
The writ, issued on October 19, 2026, directs Captain Augustine T. Forleh of the Monrovia Magistrate Police to arrest Wohwoh and bring him before the court at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia to answer to the allegations.
According to a complaint filed under oath by private prosecutor Colinco Zune, Wohwoh allegedly obtained building materials valued at US$4,000 and a “Killer Bean” bus valued at US$6,500 under false pretenses.
The complaint alleges that after receiving the properties, Wohwoh went into hiding, allegedly preventing the complainant from securing payment or recovering the value of the items.
Zune further claims that the alleged conduct dates back to 2020, leaving the dispute unresolved for several years.
The allegations raise questions about the circumstances under which the properties were transferred, the terms of the transaction, and the efforts allegedly made to recover the outstanding value.
However, the writ does not provide details of any agreement between the parties, whether the defendant made partial payments, or whether previous attempts were made to settle the dispute outside the court.
It also does not establish whether the properties remain in the defendant’s possession or whether the complainant has suffered a loss of the full amount claimed.
These details may become important as the case proceeds and the parties present their respective accounts before the court.
The charges identified in the writ are misapplication of entrusted property and theft of property under Liberia’s New Penal Law.
The alleged conduct could attract criminal liability under the applicable provisions of Liberian law. Nevertheless, the issuance of an arrest writ is a procedural step and does not establish the defendant’s guilt.
Wohwoh is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in accordance with the law. He is also entitled to an opportunity to respond to the allegations and challenge the evidence presented against him.
The available court document does not contain a response from Wohwoh, and it remains unclear whether he has retained legal representation or intends to contest the allegations.
The writ was signed by Abel Kalay, Clerk of the Monrovia City Court, and directs the arrest of Wohwoh for proceedings relating to the alleged offenses.
The court will have to consider the evidence presented by the parties and determine whether the prosecution can establish the essential elements of the charges.
The allegations remain claims made by the private prosecutor and have not been established by a judicial finding.
The case is expected to proceed through the appropriate judicial process, where the complainant’s claims and the defendant’s response can be examined under the law.
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