𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼

The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) confirms the authenticity of a letter recently circulated in the media, addressed to Madam Nora Finda Bundoo, former Chief of Protocol to ex-President George Manneh Weah. This official correspondence was issued in accordance with our mandate under Executive Order No. 145, which empowers AREPT to investigate, trace, and recover stolen and suspicious public assets on behalf of the Liberian people.

The premature and unauthorized release of this letter, which was visibly stamped and officially dispatched, represents a deliberate attempt to sway public opinion and create a false narrative of targeted persecution. We have a strong reason to believe that this document was leaked by the recipient or someone from her inner circle, as the original version bears distinct features unique to our secured communications.

It is important to underscore that Madam Bundoo is not the only individual currently under investigation. As recently disclosed by the Chairman of AREPT, Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin, the Taskforce is nearing the conclusion of 17 major cases, while investigations into an additional nine cases have commenced—bringing the total number of active cases to 26. These cases span multiple sectors and involve various current and former government officials suspected of misappropriating public funds and assets.

We would also like to clarify that an invitation from AREPT investigators does not imply guilt. This process is strictly intended to afford due process to persons of interest in our investigations. If exonerated through the process, AREPT has no authority to pursue further action against such individuals.

To date, more than 15 current and former government officials have appeared before AREPT investigators in relation to ongoing inquiries—without a single incident of information leakage. We therefore urge those invited to cooperate professionally and to uphold the confidentiality of all official communications.

We further request the public and media institutions to approach such matters responsibly. Transparency remains a cornerstone of our operations, but the integrity of ongoing investigations must be protected to ensure due process and meaningful accountability.

AREPT reaffirms its commitment to the Liberian people, especially in a context where corruption has significantly contributed to poverty despite Liberia’s rich endowment of natural resources. We remain focused on retrieving stolen assets and restoring public trust in governance.

For further updates or clarifications, the public is encouraged to engage official channels.

Signed:

Joseph Daniels

Public Relations Officer

Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT)

+231-776-254-744