Published: February 5, 2026
Monrovia — The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged a 47-year-old man, Mustapha Daramy, with multiple criminal offenses, including theft, forgery, human trafficking, and criminal conspiracy, following an investigation into an alleged fraudulent overseas travel scheme that reportedly cost victims thousands of United States dollars.
According to a police charge sheet issued through the Ministry of Justice, Daramy, a resident of Clara Town, Monrovia, was arrested on January 30, 2026, along Old Road in Congo Town by Sergeant Patrick Fertieh of the LNP.
Police identified the complainant as Alfred N. Borbor, a 44-year-old Liberian resident of Paynesville. Borbor reported that his brother-in-law, Felix Mansary Sahr, who currently resides in the Netherlands, was allegedly deceived by Daramy, who claimed he could help process travel documents for a young man identified as Maxim Kamara to travel to Europe.
Investigators said the complaint was filed after the victim reportedly paid large sums of money to the suspect but did not receive the promised services.
According to police investigators, Daramy allegedly collected a total of US$10,000 from the victim. The payment reportedly included US$5,200 for travel processing and an additional US$800 which the suspect admitted receiving through a mobile money account said to belong to an associate connected to the scheme.
Police said the transactions were part of a wider arrangement that later proved to be fraudulent.
Authorities allege that Daramy prepared fake police clearance and medical certificates, along with other forged documents, to support the travel arrangement.
Police further disclosed that the suspect allegedly transported Maxim Kamara out of Liberia to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where the young man reportedly remained for approximately three months before being rescued by family members and returned home.
Investigators said the movement of the victim across borders using falsified documents forms part of the basis for the human trafficking charge.
During questioning by the Crime Services Department (CSD), police said Daramy voluntarily admitted involvement in receiving money from the complainant, participating in the preparation of forged documents, arranging for the victim’s movement outside Liberia, and conspiring with unidentified individuals believed to be connected to the scheme.
Police concluded that the suspect’s actions violated multiple provisions of Liberia’s Penal Law, including those relating to theft, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and human trafficking.
The Liberia National Police confirmed that copies of cash receipts, forged police clearances, and fraudulent medical certificates have been attached to the case file as evidence. The case has been forwarded to court for prosecution.
Daramy is currently in custody and awaiting trial.
Meanwhile, the LNP has warned the public to remain vigilant against individuals who promise overseas travel or visa processing services without proper authorization. Police noted that such schemes often result in fraud, financial loss, and exploitation, and in some cases can expose victims to trafficking risks.
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