In a complex web of accusations and denials, the unfolding saga involving Angela List raises significant questions about the veracity of her rebuttals.
Investigations conducted had tied Angela List to an international network of corruption and deceit, implicating her in activities across several countries, from Ghana and Liberia to Australia and Jordan.
The gravity of these allegations—ranging from illegal asset transfers to forging documents—demands scrutiny, especially given her vehement denials.
It had been reported after the investigations that, List who is the daughter of Ghanian politician Daniel Abodakpi has been involved in corruption and such corruption is endemic and has been the root cause of stifling the hopes and aspirations of the peoples of Liberia and Ghana.
Amid all those accusations, she was forced to resign amidst allegations of negligence, theft and misconduct, but she manoeuvres within BCM Group, to carry out an illegal transfer of ownership, sparking a storm of legal battles and accusations against her.
List transferred the jewels of the BCM group to her own name and quickly rebranded them to Nguvu Holdings in an attempt to allegedly clean her hands of her misdeeds.
All of this was done without the knowledge of her business partner and then husband Paul List.
Similar to her illegal transfer of the BCM shares in West Africa, List has exported her crimes to Jordan where sources reported she has forged corporate documents, including a false power of attorney, to remove her husband Paul List’s ability to control his own company in Jordan.
The Jordanian Criminal Directorate and the Prosecution have initiated an investigation into allegations against Angela List, who is accused of embezzling millions of dollars from a company during her time in Jordan.
Simultaneously, a major legal dispute has surfaced in Liberia involving the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and two companies, Medtec Scientific Liberia Limited and MTS Inspection Service Ltd.
The Supreme Court of Liberia ruled on August 26, 2024, that Medtec Scientific Liberia Limited should be reinstated under the existing Destination Inspection (DI) Agreement, effectively halting the operations of MTS Inspection Service Ltd., which had been conducting inspections illegally.
The Court also ordered the freezing of related accounts and the establishment of a new escrow account for handling DI Agreement fees.
However, in defiance of the court ruling, the LRA’s Customs Commissioner, Mr. Saah Saamoi, announced changes to customs procedures, allowing payments to continue into MTS’s accounts instead of the government-mandated escrow account.
This defiance raises concerns about the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s decision and the integrity of the LRA.
Angela List, in her response, categorically denies all allegations, labeling them as defamatory and baseless.
She asserts that her business dealings have always been conducted with integrity and within the boundaries of the law.
However, several points in her rebuttal warrant further examination:
International Corruption Allegations:
List dismisses claims of her involvement in a multi-country web of deceit, stating there is no credible evidence.
But this raises the question: Is it possible that certain elements of this alleged network remain unexposed?
Investigative bodies across multiple jurisdictions may hold pieces of a larger puzzle that the public has yet to see.
Political Connections and Preferential Treatment:
List denies benefiting from political connections in Ghana or Liberia. Yet, the fact that her father is a prominent Ghanaian politician and that she allegedly enjoyed direct access to senior officials in the Weah-led government casts doubt on this claim.
Could her business success truly be devoid of any influence from these connections?
How deeply were her ties with these governments, and is there more beneath the surface?
BCM Group Allegations:
List refutes accusations of negligence and illegal asset transfers within BCM Group, insisting that all actions were transparent and lawful.
Yet, legal battles and accusations continue to swirl around her.
If her actions were above board, why do these allegations persist, and what do the courts and her business associates have to say about her version of events?
Jordanian Allegations:
She also denies committing any illegal activities in Jordan, including forging documents and embezzling funds.
However, the existence of an investigation by the Jordanian Criminal Directorate suggests that authorities found enough cause to probe deeper.
What evidence prompted the Jordanian authorities to open an investigation?
Could there be more incriminating details that have yet to come to light?
Relationship with Sanctioned Individuals:
List’s alleged ties to sanctioned individuals like Nathaniel McGill and Bill Twehway are particularly concerning, especially in light of their own accusations of corruption.
She categorically denies these connections, but how credible is this denial?
Is there any evidence to support or refute these alleged relationships, and what impact might they have had on her business dealings?
Angela List’s response, while comprehensive, does not address these concerns with sufficient clarity.
The questions that linger suggest a need for more thorough investigations, transparency, and perhaps a closer examination of the intricate connections she has built over the years.
The truth, as it stands, remains elusive, and until all evidence is brought to light, the public is left to wonder whether this is a case of misunderstood success or something far more insidious.
