Notorious “illegal” Chinese Miners including Gao Feng also known as “Barry” and “Real Minister” are poised to face the court after to account for their alleged actions involving a high-profile economic sabotage and tax evasion case.
On August 23, 2024, the court will convene to hear arguments related to a motion to justify surety filed by the defendants.
This motion which is a critical step in the legal process, will determine whether the sureties provided by the accused are sufficient and legitimate.
But we reliably informed that the Judge who is on top of this case will render verdict that the alleged perpetrators face the count to account for allegations leveled against them.
If the court finds the sureties lacking, the defendants may face additional legal challenges, including the possibility of continued detention or increased bail requirements.
The case, which has captured the attention of many in Liberia, sees the Republic of Liberia pitted against a group of defendants accused of economic sabotage, tax evasion, and criminal conspiracy.
The accused, including Li Jian Feng, Wu Huan II, Mohammed Adil, Wu Yugen, Wei Gad Bo, Wu Huanning, Zgeng Ying Chang, Gao Feng (also known as Barry), Li Yingjun, Randell Doe, and Randy Scott, are all operating in Gbarpolu County.
Economic sabotage is a charge that often involves the deliberate undermining of economic systems, it is one of the most severe accusations leveled against the group.
Coupled with this are charges of tax evasion, which suggests that the accused have deliberately avoided paying taxes owed to the government, thereby depriving the state of critical revenue needed for public services and development.
In addition to these charges, the defendants are also accused of criminal conspiracy.
This charge implies that the accused individuals allegedly collaborated to execute these crimes, further complicating the legal ramifications of the case.