24/09/2026
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has strengthened Liberia’s engagement in regional efforts to combat illicit financial flows, money laundering, and other forms of financial crime following the participation of its Vice Chairperson, Mr. Arthur W. B. Fumbah, in a high-level SecFin Africa workshop in Cape Town, South Africa.
Mr. Fumbah travelled to South Africa from September 14–20, 2026, representing the LACC as one of Liberia’s three permanent Authorizers under the SecFin Africa Project, a €46.5 million, four-year initiative co-financed by the European Union, Germany, and France and implemented with key international partners, including the Swedish Tax Agency.
The workshop brought together participating countries including Liberia, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, Zambia, and South Africa to assess progress under the second-year cohort and strengthen collaboration in addressing illicit financial flows and related challenges.
Liberia was represented by an eight-member delegation drawn from the LACC, Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Ministry of Justice, and Liberia National Police.
During the engagement, Vice Chairperson Fumbah participated in a panel discussion on the role of Authorizers in the SecFin Africa Project and contributed to discussions aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and cross-sector collaboration. He also engaged with counterparts from other participating countries, including Namibia, exploring opportunities for future cooperation in the fight against corruption and illicit financial activities.
The SecFin Africa Project uses the Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) approach, which enables participating countries to identify specific national challenges and work collaboratively with stakeholders and international experts to develop practical solutions.
Liberia’s first-year cohort focused on illicit mining, producing a comprehensive country report that has contributed to policy discussions in the mining sector. The second-year cohort is currently focused on illicit drugs, with Liberia’s team recognized for its strong performance among participating countries.
The initiative brings together three permanent Authorizers from the LACC, Ministry of Justice, and Financial Intelligence Agency, supported by a rotating six-member technical team drawn from relevant government institutions.
The LACC remains committed to strengthening Liberia’s capacity to prevent and combat corruption, illicit financial flows, drug-related crimes, and the abuse of the country’s natural resources through national, regional, and international partnerships.
Ministry of Justice - Liberia
Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia