28/05/2026
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), through its Education and Prevention Department, conducted a one-day Anti-Corruption and Integrity Training for commercial banks at the Commission Headquarters, today, May 28,2026.
The training brought together representatives from several commercial banks, including Ecobank, United Bank for Africa(UBA), Liberia Bank for Development and Investment( LBDI) , Afriland Bank, Sepelle International Bank(SIB), Bloom Bank and Gurantee Trust Bank(GT Bank), along with officials from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), and staff of the LACC.
The session opened with a warm welcome from the Executive Director, Mr. James K. Kingsley who welcomed the participants on behalf of the Commission.
Following the welcome remark, Commissioner Miatta Jeh provided a comprehensive overview of the training, outlining its core objectives and the critical need for vigilance in the financial sector.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairperson of the LACC, Cllr. Alexandra Kormah-Zoe, the Executive Assistant,Miss Vivian Akoto, emphasized that the engagement forms part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to strengthen integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct within Liberia’s banking and financial sector. She emphasized that while the LACC is widely known for investigations, the Commission also prioritizes prevention, public education, and institutional collaboration. Ms. Akoto also stated that the banking sector continues to face risks associated with fraud, weak internal controls, unethical practices, and regulatory non-compliance, all of which can undermine public confidence and institutional credibility.
The workshop focused heavily on practical, real-world vulnerabilities facing Liberian banks today. Key sessions covered:
• Identifying Corruption Risks, Spotting hidden vulnerabilities within commercial banking operations.
• Anti-Corruption Compliance, Aligning internal bank policies with national and international legal standards.
• Fraud Prevention and Detection, Practical techniques for recognizing red flags and suspicious transactions early.
• Risk Management & Internal Controls, Designing tighter internal structures to eliminate opportunities for unethical behavior.
The workshop concluded with remark from the Program Manager for Education and Prevention at the LACC, Mr. John E. Tommy, who expressed his appreciation to the facilitators and participants for their active engagement throughout the training. He urged participants to apply the knowledge gained by strengthening internal controls, promoting ethical conduct, and upholding professionalism within their respective banking institutions. Mr. Tommy lastly emphasized that the fight against corruption requires the collective effort and continuous commitment from both public and private institutions in order to build a transparent and accountable financial system in Liberia.
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission is commitment to educating and engaging every sector of the society as part of its preventive approach to combating corruption, promoting transparency, and strengthening integrity across Liberia’s public and private institutions.
