Reports reaching this paper say prosecution has dropped its criminal case against former general services agency (gsa) director-general Mary Broh, removing her as a defendant from the ongoing Saudi rice case involving several former Government officials.

The decision was confirmed on Tuesday, august 11, 2026, when criminal court “C” assigned judge Ousman F. Feika granted a nolle prosequi application previously filed by the prosecution on July 3, 2025.

It is not yet known what prompted the decision of the prosecuting team, but the court said the prosecution's decision was within its authority under chapter 18, section 18.1 of Liberia’s criminal procedural Law.

Judge Feika ordered the clerk of court to return Broh's criminal appearance bond, or its value if applicable, and formally remove her from the case.

The prosecution's case against the remaining defendants will proceed. They face allegations including theft of property, economic sabotage, misuse and illegal disbursement of public funds, misapplication of entrusted property, abuse of office and criminal conspiracy.

During Tuesday’s chambers session, the prosecution presented up to 90 exhibits as part of the discovery process. Defense lawyers, however, raised concerns about missing and illegible documents, prompting the court to order the prosecution to provide clearer copies and the grand jury transcript.

The court also noted an amended indictment filed by the prosecution and ruled that it form part of the official record.

With no outstanding legal or factual issues preventing trial, Judge Feika ordered the case ruled to trial on august 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

The remaining defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.