Sayma Syrenius Cephus
Sayma Syrenius Cephus is a prominent Liberian attorney and public official who served as the Solicitor General of Liberia. He was recently in the news due to his inclusion in U.S. Treasury sanctions for alleged involvement in corruption and abuse of public office, highlighting the ongoing struggle against systemic corruption in Liberia.
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Recent news mentions
Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus represented the local miners in the diamond ownership case.
'Stop Generalizing Public Officers as Corrupt' | News
Liberia· 2025-12-20
Sayma Syrenius Cephus was the former Solicitor General, sanctioned for undermining the independence of the judiciary.
Once a Den for Sanctioned Officials, Liberia Poised to Lead Key UN Sanctions Committees | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-31
Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus represented the local miners in the diamond ownership dispute.
S/C Reserves Judgment in Ex-Justice Minister’s Arrest Challenge |Liberia· 2025-10-28
Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus represented clients in the diamond case.
Was the S/Court’s Judgment Misinterpreted in the 53.34-Carat Diamond Case? | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-17
Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus has reignited his feud with his former boss, Justice Minister and Attorney General, Frank Musah Dean, by alleging he has documents to prove Dean's involvement in a diamond export application.
Syrenius Cephus Reignites Feud with Musah Dean | LegalLiberia· 2025-10-03
Solicitor General Sayma Syrenius Cephus was also sanctioned for his involvement in corruption.
Documenting Corruption in Liberia: Impunity, Injustices, and Leadership Incompetence (2018–2025) | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-09-10
