Eight Persons Charged and Send To Court Over Alleged Humiliation of Woman Accused of witchcraft Activities in River Gee
June 10, 2026
Monrovia: The Liberia National Police has charged and send to court eight individuals alleged involved with publicly humiliating a 58year Old Women accused of witchcraft Activities in Torroken Town, River Gee County.
The charges follow a police investigation initiated after a video circulated widely on social media, depicting an incident where the suspects allegedly participated in acts that subjected the 58 year victim to public humiliation, coercion, and tortured abuse generating significant public concern.
According to a LNP’s release, Police commenced an investigation to determine whether criminal offenses were been committed against the victim in violation of Liberian law.
Following the investigation, suspects are alleged to have participated in acts that subjected the victim to public humiliation, coercion and abuse.
According to the police, investigation was focused exclusively on the alleged criminal conduct directed against the victim and not on allegations of witchcraft, which do not constitute criminal offenses under the laws of the Republic of Liberia.
The individuals charged in connection with the matter are, Cyrus Tinapo, Doe Waplo, Patrick Swen Princess Appleton, Moses Tarwole, Esther Welabo Rufus Swen and Benedict Taryon
Police investigation further revealed that evidence obtained during the investigation, including video footage circulating on social media and observations documented during the inquiry, provided sufficient grounds to establish probable cause for criminal charges.
LNP noted that based upon the evidence gathered, the Liberia National Police has charged the suspects with the offenses of Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Coercion, Harassment, and Felonious Restraint under the applicable laws of Liberia.
The LNP further confirmed that investigations remain ongoing and additional persons may face criminal charges should evidence establish their involvement in the incident.
The Liberia National Police has emphasized that all accused persons remain presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The police is urging the public to allow the judicial process to proceed without interference, speculation, intimidation of witnesses, or attempts to influence the outcome of the case while reaffirming its commitment to protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of all persons and remains steadfast in ensuring that allegations of wrongdoing are addressed through lawful judicial processes rather than acts of vigilante justice, public humiliation, or violence.
