By Jamesetta D Williams
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged nine individuals in two separate criminal cases involving an alleged examination bribery scheme and a reckless driving incident that police say endangered public safety and threatened the integrity of national institutions.
In the first case, eight individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged plot to compromise the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at Global Net Preparatory School in the FDA Community.
Those charged include Emily T. Flomo, Elton A. Chelleh, Albertha B. Saydee, Balima M. Subah, Eddie Z. Banney, Anthony Whykolo, Deiker L. Paye, and Arthur Karnquee Jr. The suspects face charges of Bribery, Unlawful Rewarding of Public Servants, and Criminal Conspiracy under Chapters 10 and 12 of Liberia’s Revised Penal Law.
According to police investigators, the defendants allegedly conspired to collect L$300 from each student sitting the WASSCE Mathematics Examination at the testing center. Authorities say the money was intended to facilitate assistance with examination questions and undermine the integrity of the examination process.
Investigators revealed that a total of L$58,380 was allegedly collected from candidates seated on the first and second floors of the school during the examination period. Police further disclosed that evidence gathered during the investigation indicated that meetings were held among some of the accused, during which plans were allegedly discussed to collect money from students in exchange for examination-related assistance.
While some of the defendants reportedly denied involvement, police say the investigation uncovered sufficient evidence linking all eight individuals to the alleged scheme. The matter has since been forwarded to court, where the defendants are expected to face prosecution.
In a separate development, the LNP has charged Prince Blay, a driver assigned to the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), in connection with a traffic incident involving the presidential motorcade on June 12, 2026.
Police charged Blay with Recklessly Endangering Another Person and Disobedience to Police Officers after investigators concluded that he allegedly drove an LNFS ambulance against traffic and ignored repeated police orders to stop while traveling through Broad and Johnson Streets in Monrovia.
According to investigators, Blay was en route to the National Police Training Academy to attend the graduation ceremony of officers from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and the Liberia National Police. Authorities determined that he was not responding to an emergency at the time of the incident.
Police reports indicate that Blay allegedly disregarded stop orders from three separate officers, including Police Support Unit Commander ACP Malachi S. Kolubah, despite warnings from personnel traveling with him in the ambulance.
The LNP stated that his actions nearly interfered with the movement of the presidential motorcade and created a potentially dangerous situation for members of the public and security personnel assigned to the event.
Following its investigation, the police concluded that sufficient evidence exists to prosecute Blay for violating provisions of Liberia’s Revised Penal Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law. The case has also been forwarded to court for further legal proceedings.
The Liberia National Police says the actions taken in both cases reflect its continued commitment to enforcing the rule of law, safeguarding the integrity of national examinations, protecting public safety, and ensuring accountability through due process.
Police authorities emphasized that all individuals, regardless of status, position, or affiliation, will be held accountable when evidence establishes violations of the law.
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