Samuel Tweah
Samuel Tweah is a former Finance Minister of Liberia who has recently been in the news due to a high-profile corruption case involving allegations of economic sabotage and misuse of public funds. His defense team is seeking to dismiss the charges against him and his co-defendants by arguing that, as members of the National Security Council, they are entitled to executive immunity for actions taken in the course of their official duties.
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Samuel Tweah is the former Finance Minister of Liberia facing prosecution for corruption.
No Immunity for Tweah, Others | Legal
Liberia· 2026-02-13
Samuel Tweah was the minister under whom Bai Best and his father struggled to settle a legal debt.
The Price of Truth: Who Will Sustain Independent Journalism in Liberia? | CommentariesLiberia· 2026-02-03
Samuel Tweah is the former Finance Minister involved in a corruption case regarding the transfer of funds.
S/Court Denies Tweah, Other Nat’l Security Immunity Rights Contention | LegalLiberia· 2025-12-19
Samuel Tweah is the former Finance Minister facing criminal charges related to the illegal withdrawal of funds.
S/ Court Sets Nov 11 for Ex-Finance Minister Criminal Immunity Argument | LegalLiberia· 2025-11-07
Samuel Tweah was the former Minister of Finance and Development Planning, sanctioned for alleged involvement in corruption.
Once a Den for Sanctioned Officials, Liberia Poised to Lead Key UN Sanctions Committees | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-31
The Senator said that since 2022, AML has been deducting the 20% from the Nimba County Social Development Fund based on the agreement with former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah.
Lawmaker Outraged over AML’s Failure to US$1.5M SDF | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-23
The historical US$96 million unaccounted for attributed to former Minister Samuel Tweah invites significant scrutiny.
The LACC Must Investigate | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-09-10
Samuel Tweah is a former Finance Minister who has been sanctioned by the United States for corruption.
The Fall of the CDC Headquarters Is More than Broken Concrete | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-08-26
One such case that has prolonged Yuoh’s stay is the high-profile US$6 million Economic Sabotage case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah.
Justice Yuoh Officially Retires Today |Liberia· 2025-08-17
Samuel Tweah, a former Minister of Finance, described the growing presence of squatters as a major problem.
Squatters Must Renew Permits to Retain Residence |Liberia· 2025-08-01
Samuel Tweah is currently facing U.S. sanctions for corruption and misuse of public office.
‘Oppressors, Now Protestors’ | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-17
Samuel Tweah is one of the powerful officials under U.S. sanctions for corruption and abuse of public office.
Does Morlu Have Any Moral Ground to Call A Protest? | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-07-15
Former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah is involved in an economic sabotage case with several other past members of the National Security Council.
S/Court Operations Paralyzed? | LegalLiberia· 2025-07-14
Then-Finance Minister Samuel Tweah's lack of backing prevented the finalization of the agreement.
U.S. Hails Ivanhoe Rail Access Deal | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-10
Dr. Kulo emphasized the need for accountability in high-profile corruption cases, including financial improprieties allegedly involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah.
“Stop Shielding Criminals in Politics” | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-01
Judge Willie is also presiding over the corruption trial involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah.
Judge Escapes ‘Assassination’ Attempt | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-27
Samuel Tweah is the former Finance Minister accused in a US$6 million corruption case.
Tweah’s US$6M ‘Corruption’ Case in Limbo? | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-06
Samuel Tweah is the former Finance Minister involved in a Supreme Court case regarding presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.
Why S/Court Delay to Hear Tweah’s US$6M Case? | LegalLiberia· 2025-04-21
Samuel Tweah is mentioned as a former Finance Minister linked to corruption cases.
Lack of Specialized Court Stalls Corruption Fight | NewsLiberia· 2025-03-21
Samuel Tweah is involved in a corruption case as the former Finance Minister of Liberia.
S/Court Halts Tweah’s US$6.1M Corruption Case | LegalLiberia· 2025-03-07
Samuel Tweah is involved in a US$6.1 million corruption case as the former Finance Minister.
Five Jurors Selected in Tweah’s US$6.1M Corruption Case | LegalLiberia· 2025-03-06Samuel Tweah is a former Finance Minister being tried for allegedly misapplying funds for national security purposes.
Jurors Fearing Tweah? | LegalLiberia· 2025-03-04Senator Albert Chie, former Minister of Finance and Development Planning Samuel Tweah, along with their wives and children, were also named in the sanction's announcement.
US Court Rejects Nuquay’s Request to Lift Travel Ban | LegalLiberia· 2025-03-03
Former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah is facing trial for his alleged involvement in a corruption scheme.
Judge Denies Tweah, Others’ Request to Dismiss ‘Corruption Case’ | FarmingLiberia· 2025-03-03
Samuel Tweah is a former Finance Minister involved in a corruption case regarding alleged economic sabotage.
Tweah, Others Seek Executive Immunity in Corruption Case | LegalLiberia· 2025-02-25