The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has reinforced Liberia’s role in regional efforts to combat illicit financial flows, money laundering, and financial crime following the participation of its Vice Chairperson, Arthur W. B. Fumbah, in a high level SecFin Africa workshop in Cape Town, South Africa.
From September 14–20, 2026, Mr. Fumbah represented Liberia as one of three permanent Authorizers under the €46.5 million, four-year SecFin Africa Project, co financed by the European Union, Germany, and France, and supported by partners including the Swedish Tax Agency.
The workshop convened delegations from Liberia, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, Zambia, and South Africa to review progress under the second-year cohort and strengthen cooperation against illicit financial flows. Liberia’s eight-member delegation included representatives from the LACC, Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Ministry of Justice, and Liberia National Police.
Vice Chairperson Fumbah joined a panel on the role of Authorizers in the SecFin Africa Project, contributing to discussions on institutional capacity and cross sector collaboration. He also engaged counterparts from Namibia and other countries to explore future partnerships in tackling corruption and financial crimes.
SecFin Africa employs the Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) approach, enabling countries to identify national challenges and craft practical solutions with international experts. Liberia’s first year cohort focused on illicit mining, producing a comprehensive report that informed policy debates.
The current second year cohort targets illicit drugs, with Liberia’s team earning recognition for strong performance among participating nations.
The initiative designates three permanent Authorizers from the LACC, Ministry of Justice, and FIA, supported by a rotating six member technical team drawn from relevant institutions.
The LACC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Liberia’s capacity to prevent and combat corruption, illicit financial flows, drug related crimes, and the abuse of natural resources through national, regional, and international partnerships.
As Vice Chairperson Fumbah emphasized, Liberia’s active role in SecFin Africa signals a determination to confront financial crime with resilience, collaboration, and innovation.
