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ADNews-Monrovia,Liberia: The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) expresses its shock and strong disapproval over the receipt of a Christmas and New Year gift card sent to its office by the Modern Development and Management Cooperation (MDMC), a company currently indicted by the Taskforce for alleged acts of corruption.
By Melvin Jackson
In a release issued on Friday evening, January 09, 2026, AREPT said Since its establishment nearly two years ago, AREPT has never received gifts, cards, or seasonal greetings from MDMC or any other institution under investigation or indictment.
The release stated that the institution is deeply concerned that MDMC, acting through its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. John S. Youboty Sr., who is being held accountable for corruption-related charges, would attempt to initiate such contact while the matter remains before the courts.
AREPT added that it considers this action an improper and unacceptable attempt as inducement, and an effort to establish cordiality with the Taskforce by an accused institution whose case is pending judicial determination. Such conduct undermines the integrity of the legal process and violates basic principles of accountability and ethical engagement.
Accordingly, the Christmas and New Year gift card has been formally returned to MDMC, and the company has been given a 72-hour ultimatum to state reasons for such a violation when officials by and through the company had been indicted for corruption, awaiting court.
The Taskforce therefore issues a clear and final warning to MDMC, all other indicted persons or institutions, those under investigation, and the general public that any further attempt to provide gifts, cards, or inducements to AREPT or its officials will result in immediate legal action.
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