Monrovia – The Liberia Nationwide Police (LNP) has launched a felony investigation into allegations that the Managing Director of the Nationwide Port Authority (NPA), Sekou A. M. Dukuly, defrauded a Chinese language investor, Yang Dan, of greater than US$3.6 million. Dukuly has strongly denied the accusations, calling them an try to tarnish his popularity.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]
In keeping with a proper criticism filed by attorneys representing Mr. Yang Dan, a significant shareholder within the A.M. Duke Funding Group of Firms, the NPA boss allegedly obtained funds from their consumer below false pretenses for a number of joint enterprise ventures, together with the development of a mineral water bottling plant and the institution of a mining firm.
The Allegations
Within the criticism addressed to LNP Inspector Basic Col. Gregory Coleman, the attorneys from the J. Johnny Momoh & Associates Authorized Chambers, Inc., said that Yang arrived in Liberia in November 2022 searching for funding alternatives. He was launched to Mr. Dukuly in March 2023 via the Basic Supervisor of the Colony Lodge. Following discussions, Dukuly visited China for 2 weeks, with all travel-related bills—airfare, lodging, transportation, and buying—coated by Yang.
The attorneys declare that on account of their discussions, a mineral water bottling plant was constructed in Liberia at a price of roughly US$2.55 million, which was absolutely funded by Yang. Dukuly allegedly supplied the land for the power and agreed to contribute equally to the funding.
As a part of the settlement, Dukuly reportedly wired US$330,000 to Yang’s Australian account, which he claimed was his share within the enterprise. Nevertheless, Yang’s attorneys allege that important parts of those funds had been spent on private luxurious objects for Dukuly, together with lighting, car components, designer items, Rolex watches, electronics, and business-class journey. Yang additionally allegedly paid for the renovation of a number of properties related to Dukuly.
As well as, the attorneys accuse Dukuly of receiving one other US$1.13 million from Yang below the pretense of securing mining licenses and different permits, none of which had been reportedly delivered.
Extra Claims
Yang’s attorneys additional allege that in November 2024, when their consumer demanded accountability, Dukuly retaliated by influencing Yang’s Chinese language enterprise associates to file a felony criticism towards him. In consequence, Yang was charged with theft of property amounting to over US$4.5 million and is presently dealing with trial on the Monrovia Metropolis Court docket.
Additionally they accuse Dukuly’s affiliate, Olesman Toe Brown, of receiving US$220,000 from Yang and his employees for licenses and authorized charges that by no means materialized. Brown can also be accused of unlawfully seizing and leasing Yang’s Foton truck and excavator, which allegedly resulted in harm to the gear.
Moreover, Mr. Yang’s attorneys allege their consumer was bodily assaulted by 4 Chinese language nationals—Bingli Guo, Renjian Yin, Xiang Liu, and Wei Jing—on the Silk Highway Chinese language Restaurant, positioned on the Congo City Again Highway, Montserrado County. The alleged incident occurred on Might 23, 2025, and reportedly resulted in a number of head accidents.
Yang’s authorized crew is requesting the LNP to take felony motion towards Dukuly and Brown, citing violations of Liberian legislation and constitutional rights.
Dukuly Denies Allegations, Counterclaims Fraud by Yang
In response, Mr. Dukuly has denied all allegations, asserting that the claims are a smear marketing campaign meant to malign his character. He alleges that Yang Dan is the precise fraudster, having duped fellow Chinese language buyers and the corporate out of thousands and thousands of {dollars}.
Dukuly claims that Yang misrepresented his possession standing in Duke International Funding Restricted—a Liberian-registered firm—and defrauded a number of buyers by providing bogus shares and partnerships. In consequence, the corporate and several other Chinese language buyers filed a felony criticism towards Yang with the LNP, resulting in the continued case in court docket.
Counter Grievance Particulars
Of their criticism, the Chinese language buyers—Luo Wei, Bingli Guo, Chunmei Yin, Hong Yin, Wei Jing, and Lijun Ding—accuse Yang of masterminding a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme. They are saying Yang falsely claimed to be the bulk shareholder in Duke International and promised fairness in trade for giant investments.
The complainants argue that Yang acted with out the information or consent of Mr. Dukuly and different Duke International founders and misused firm paperwork to perpetuate fraud.
The police, via Deputy Commissioner for Press and Public Affairs Cecelia Clarke, has confirmed that an investigation is underway into the criticism filed by Mr. Yang’s attorneys.
