A man accused of posing as a medical doctor and performing a deadly surgical procedure has been formally indicted for murder by a grand jury in Monrovia.
The suspect, Sam Worlobah, was arrested in March 2025 following the death of a patient during a surgical operation at Lofa Medical Services Clinic, where he had been falsely practicing as a medical doctor.
According to investigators, Worlobah had no formal medical training or license to practice medicine in Liberia. Despite this, he reportedly operated on several patients over an unspecified period before authorities were alerted.
The fatal incident that led to his arrest occurred earlier this year, when Worlobah allegedly performed an unauthorized surgical procedure that resulted in the patient’s death.
Details of the case remain under wraps, but prosecutors have confirmed that the evidence was sufficient for a grand jury to return an indictment on charges of murder.
Worlobah is currently being held at the Monrovia Central Prison, where he awaits trial. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment under Liberian law.
The case has sparked widespread concern about the prevalence of unlicensed medical practitioners in the country, particularly in rural and privately-run clinics where oversight may be limited.
According to experts, this is a wake-up call for Liberia’s healthcare regulatory authorities, noting that the sector needs stricter enforcement, background checks, and public awareness to prevent unqualified individuals from endangering lives.
The Ministry of Health and the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) have yet to issue formal statements on the matter.
However, sources within the LMDC confirm that an internal review is underway to identify how Worlobah was able to operate undetected for so long.
The indictment paves the way for a full criminal trial, where prosecutors are expected to present forensic evidence, witness testimonies, and documentation showing that Worlobah had no credentials, certifications, or medical training.
Legal analysts say the case will be closely watched as a test of the justice system’s ability to hold impostors accountable and deter others from engaging in similar fraudulent activities.
As of now, Worlobah has not entered a plea. A date for his trial is expected to be announced in the coming days or weeks.
This is a developing story.
