By Princess Kossigba:
Monrovia, Liberia – The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has issued a strong warning against individuals trying to boycott or covertly depart the Country with the sole intent of avoiding justice.
A news release quotes the group as saying, fleeing the Country will not protect anyone from full-scale investigation and facing the rule of law or prosecution.
The organization emphasizes, attempts to escape justice pose a significant threat to accountability and the rule of law.
In a Monday, July 14, 2025 press release, AREPT says, ‘it has observed troubling reports suggesting that some individuals under active investigation may be attempting to flee the Country in order to avoid legal accountability.
The Release stated, such actions only deepen public suspicion and reinforce Liberia’s determination to recover stolen assets and uphold the rule of law.
“As part of AREPT’s mandate, the Taskforce will activate formal diplomatic channels through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; initiate extradition requests under applicable regional and international treaties; and engage in collaboration with INTERPOL, ECOWAS and African Union member states, as well as global asset recovery networks.
With the full support of international agencies and diplomatic allies, every legal avenue will be used to locate and return such individuals to face the law”, the release detailed.
The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce reminds all persons of interest that cooperation with ongoing investigations is a legal duty, not an option, and attempts to obstruct justice through flight will be met with lawful, coordinated, and resolute action.
The press release concluded by recommitting the taskforce to a transparent, non-political process rooted in due process and national accountability-noting that no one is above the law, and no attempt to flee will ultimately succeed.
