Monrovia, Liberia — A twelve-member jury sitting in Criminal Court “C” has unanimously found two former senior officials of the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) guilty in a corruption case linked to the 2022 National Population and Housing Census.
The verdict was delivered against Dominic Paye, former comptroller of LISGIS, and Lawrence George, former deputy director-general for administration, following the conclusion of final arguments and jury deliberations, according to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).
The jury found both men guilty on all six charges brought against them by the state. The case centered on allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of public trust involving funds allocated for the national census, a key exercise used for government planning and development.
Prosecutors told the court that the defendants misappropriated public funds intended for the census. During the trial, the state presented oral testimony and documentary evidence detailing unlawful financial practices, procurement irregularities, and payments made for services that were never rendered.
In a press statement issued after the verdict, the LACC said the outcome reflects its continued commitment to accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.
Sentencing is expected to be announced at a later date.
