MONROVIA- The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has cleared Mr..Chea B. Garley, Deputy Director General for Administration at the Liberia Agricultural Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), of allegations of financial impropriety and corruption following a formal investigation.
In a clearance certificate dated February 3, 2026, under Case Reference No. 00591, the LACC confirmed that Garley had been the subject of a probe into alleged acts of corruption and financial misconduct at LACRA. However, the Commission said its investigation found no evidence to support the claims.
“Upon thorough examination of the facts and available evidence, it has been determined that there is no probable cause to pursue legal, criminal proceedings against said individual,” the LACC stated in the document.
According to the Commission, no charges have been filed against Garley and the case has officially been closed.
The clearance certificate emphasized that the decision was based strictly on the findings of the investigation and should not be construed as an endorsement beyond the specific inquiry conducted.
The document was signed by Cllr. Alexandria K. Zoe, Executive Chairperson of the LACC.
The development effectively ends months of speculation surrounding the senior LACRA official, reaffirming his legal standing and clearing him of any wrongdoing in connection with the allegations.
It can be recalled that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. announced the suspension of LACRA’s Director-General, Christopher D. Sankolo, and his Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance, Hon. Chea B. Garley, in late June 2025. The measure came in response to allegations of financial and administrative irregularities at the agency — including unauthorized financial activities and other improprieties reported by some insiders who brought out the case against the officials
The Board of Directors at LACRA had passed resolutions relating to internal financial decisions and cited concerns over management practices, which precipitated the Presidential action. While some reports indicated internal support for the decision, others noted that details of the Board’s claims remained unclear to the public.
Mr. Garley who spoke to news men in Monrovia recently said he was excited that the case was properly investigated and there was nothing wrong he did that caused him such embarrassment.
“Finally, God has spoken for me and I am happy that there is nothing in the allegation to show that I did something wrong. No doubt, this case brought a lot of embarrassment to my name, my family and every good thing I represent.
“I am thankful to President Boakai who ensured that I got justice at the end with this vindication”, Mr. Garley said.