US sanctions Liberian officials over alleged corruption

President George Weah suspended the officials and requested an investigation after the US imposed sanctions on them for their alleged involvement in corruption.

Among the three officials is Nathaniel McGill, the minister for presidential affairs and chief of staff for President George Weah.

Others include Bill Twehway, who is in charge of the Monrovia port, and Sayma Syrenius Cephus, who serves as both the solicitor general and chief prosecutor.

The three are charged with "destroying Liberia's democratic process for their," reads a statement.

The chief of staff for the president is charged with taking bribes from potential investors and kickbacks for government contracts.

Three authorities have not reacted to the allegations. The entire situation, according to President Weah, has caused "grave alarm