MONROVIA — The House of Representatives has ordered the arrest of Medtech Scientific Limited’s Head of Operations, Ouidiu Moldoven, following the company’s repeated failure to honor legislative invitations concerning a petition filed by Liberian businesswomen, businessmen and importers.
Moldoven was arrested by the House Sergeant-at-Arms and brought before the House Leadership on Monday, November 9, 2026, after Medtech reportedly failed to appear before lawmakers on two occasions to respond to concerns raised by the Liberian Business Women and Men United With One Voice/Consortium of Liberia Importers.
The legislative action followed growing frustration among lawmakers over what they considered the company’s failure to respect invitations issued by the Legislature.
During Monday’s leadership meeting, lawmakers discussed Medtech’s repeated non-compliance and considered measures to ensure that the company’s responsible officials account for their failure to respond to the House’s invitations.
A majority of lawmakers attending the meeting supported the detention of the responsible company officials.
However, following his appearance, Moldoven appealed to the House Leadership for leniency and requested an opportunity to formally apologize to the Legislature on behalf of Medtech Scientific Limited.
He asked to deliver the apology during Tuesday’s plenary session, November 10, 2026.
In a written undertaking submitted to the Legislature, Attorney Samuelle Hare-king, Senior Associate at Heritage Partners & Associates, LLC, who represents Medtech, committed to producing Moldoven before the House at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.
The legal representative further pledged that Moldoven would formally apologize to the House on behalf of the company for failing to honor its legislative invitation.
CEO’S ABSENCE PROMPTS FURTHER LEGISLATIVE ACTION
The latest development follows an earlier invitation issued to Medtech’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Rogers, to respond to concerns contained in the petition.
However, through its legal representatives, the company informed the House that Rogers was outside Liberia on annual leave and was expected to return during the first week of December.
The Legislature subsequently requested documentary evidence of his travel and maintained that Medtech must cooperate with its proceedings to address the petitioners’ concerns.
WHAT IS THE PETITION ABOUT?
The petition was submitted by the Liberian Business Women and Men United With One Voice/Consortium of Liberia Importers, prompting the House to intervene in matters the petitioners say affect the interests of Liberian businesspeople and importers.
Although the full details of the petition and the specific allegations against Medtech require further examination, the legislative intervention places the company’s conduct under increased scrutiny.
The House has maintained that its oversight responsibilities require individuals and institutions invited to respond to legitimate public concerns to cooperate with its proceedings.
The arrest of Medtech’s Head of Operations signals the Legislature’s determination to enforce its invitations and ensure that petitions brought before it receive attention.
However, the outcome of Tuesday’s plenary appearance and any formal response from Medtech management remain important developments to watch.
The company has not, in the information provided, offered a substantive public explanation of the concerns raised by the petitioners.
