The Office of the Chief Justice of Liberia has issued a serious public alert regarding a criminal impersonation scheme involving a fraudulent WhatsApp account and mobile money number falsely linked to Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr..
According to the Office, unknown individuals unlawfully created a WhatsApp account using the number 0887-435-460 and a mobile money number 0889-592-189, both bearing the photograph and identity of the Chief Justice. Using this false profile, the perpetrators contacted several prominent Liberians, falsely claiming that the Chief Justice’s wife was celebrating her birthday and soliciting financial contributions on her behalf. The scheme was exposed after vigilant citizens independently contacted the Chief Justice to verify the legitimacy of the requests.
In a firm clarification, the Office emphasized that the Chief Justice does not—and will never—solicit money from any individual or group for personal, social, ceremonial, or official purposes. It further clarified that the Chief Justice’s wife’s birthday is in September, not January, and that no celebration or fundraising activity is being organized by the Office. Additionally, the Chief Justice does not use Lonestar or MTN mobile numbers for either official or personal communication, and any such claims should be treated as fraudulent.
The Office also noted that the Chief of Staff to the Chief Justice is Cllr. Edwina D. Vakun, and dismissed as entirely false any claim that a male individual identified as “Emmanuel Whapoe” serves in that role or is affiliated with the Judiciary. It warned that any social media account, phone call, text message, email, or mobile money request made in the name of the Chief Justice, his family, or the Judiciary is criminal and must be rejected and reported immediately.
Condemning the act in the strongest terms, the Office described the impersonation as a deliberate and malicious attempt to exploit the authority of the Head of the Judiciary, deceive citizens, and undermine public confidence in state institutions. It confirmed that the matter is being formally documented and that steps are underway to ensure those responsible are identified and prosecuted under the laws of the Republic of Liberia.
Reaffirming its commitment to integrity, independence, and public trust, the Office of the Chief Justice urged all citizens, members of the media, and the international community to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspected acts of impersonation or fraud.
