MONROVIA – At a press conference on Friday, November 7, 2025, Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin, Chairperson of the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT), revealed that more than US$6 million and L$800 million were allegedly funneled through bank accounts of companies linked to former Chief of Protocol to ex-President George Weah, Finda Bundoo, and her daughter, Anita Jallah, between 2020 and the present. Martin stated that the volume and nature of these transactions raise serious concerns of large-scale money laundering and financial impropriety.
Cllr. Martin explained that the ongoing investigation has connected over 40 individuals to a complex web of financial activity centered around the Bundoo-Jallah network. Among those already arrested is Edward Pun-Pun, an employee of the Ministry of Commerce, accused of facilitating fraudulent transactions intended to obscure the origin of these funds. The investigation also implicated Saah Johnson, owner of the motorcycle trading business Macycle, which allegedly served as a channel for illicit financial flows.
During the briefing held at AREPT’s office in the Golden Key Hotel Compound, Paynesville, Martin displayed photographs of properties he claimed were acquired through the misappropriated funds, highlighting the deep extent of the alleged criminal enterprise. He emphasized that Bundoo and her daughter remain principal persons of interest and that efforts are underway to ensure their immediate arrest.
In addition to the Bundoo-Jallah case, Martin flagged a related investigation into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on US$800,000 earmarked for renovation of the Ministry building. Officials under scrutiny include MDMC John Bouboty and Acting Minister Duncan Sawyer. According to the Taskforce, investigators have been unable to account for the full amount, prompting requests for the immediate cancellation of all government contracts signed with Bouboty’s entity.
Finda Bundoo’s previous role as Chief of Protocol during the George Weah administration adds a significant layer to the investigation. Bundoo has previously faced scrutiny for alleged economic misconduct, including involvement with companies such as Anita Group of Companies and Gracious Ride. Media reports and court records indicate that AREPT has summoned her multiple times over the years to provide documents regarding financial transactions and property acquisitions linked to her firms.
It can be recalled that political analyst Ambulah Maimey had earlier highlighted that Bundoo’s daughter’s companies were among 77 businesses flagged by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) for attempting to claim USD 704 million in government debts without sufficient documentation of services rendered. Maimey noted that despite repeated GAC notices from December 2024, Bundoo and her daughter failed to provide proof that their companies had legitimately earned over half a million dollars from government contracts, leading to the cancellation of their claims.
Cllr. Martin emphasized that AREPT is working closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure accountability and the recovery of misused assets. He warned that the investigation would be comprehensive and would not exclude any individual or entity implicated in the alleged laundering scheme. Martin underscored the need for transparency and strict enforcement to restore public confidence in Liberia’s financial management systems.
The case has far-reaching implications for Liberia’s governance, highlighting vulnerabilities in public procurement, debt claims, and oversight of government funds. The Bundoo-Jallah investigation could serve as a benchmark for how far state institutions are willing to go in pursuing high-level corruption cases without fear or favor.
In his closing remarks, Martin stressed that the alleged conduct represents not just technical irregularities but a profound betrayal of public trust. He urged Liberians to follow the investigation closely and to hold both public officials and private actors accountable for actions that compromise the integrity of national institutions.
