Monrovia, Liberia – The First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Assizes “C” for Montserrado County has formally scheduled the trial of former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweh and four other former senior government officials, marking the next phase of one of Liberia’s most closely watched corruption cases.

According to a Notice of Assignment issued by the court, the matter has been placed on the trial docket of Assigned Circuit Judge Ousman F. Feika and is set to commence on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Temple of Justice.

Defendants and Charges

The Republic of Liberia, through the Ministry of Justice, is prosecuting the case, which lists the following former officials as defendants:

• Samuel D. Tweh – Former Minister of Finance

• Nyanti Tuan – Former Acting Minister of Justice

• Stanley S. Ford – Former Director General, Financial Intelligence Unit

• Moses P. Cooper – Comptroller, Financial Intelligence Agency

• Jefferson Karmoh – Former National Security Advisor to the President

Court filings show that the defendants face multiple charges, including the lead offense of Economic Sabotage, which prosecutors allege involves fraud against the Internal Revenue Service of Liberia, misuse of public funds, theft of government property, and the unlawful disbursement and expenditure of state resources.

Additional charges include:

• Theft of Property

• Money Laundering

• Criminal Facilitation

• Criminal Conspiracy

These offenses constitute some of the most serious financial crimes under Liberian law and carry substantial penalties upon conviction.

Court Orders Service of Notice

The Notice of Assignment directs the Assigned Sheriff of Criminal Court “C” to formally notify all parties and their legal representatives of the trial date. The sheriff is further instructed to serve each party with a copy of the notice and secure their signatures acknowledging receipt.

Legal Representation

The Ministry of Justice and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) are listed among the government’s legal counsels in the prosecution.

The defendants are represented by a team of defense lawyers, whose full roster is expected to be detailed as proceedings advance.

Public Interest and Next Steps

Given the senior government positions previously held by the defendants—particularly in finance, justice, intelligence, and national security—the case is expected to draw significant national attention.

The March 12 appearance will mark the official start of trial proceedings before Criminal Court “C,” setting the stage for what could become a landmark corruption case in Liberia’s judicial history.