11/10/2025
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“The Sleeping Dog Will Not Lie” — MDMC CEO Vows Legal Action After Armed Raid
Monrovia, Liberia — November 10, 2025:
The Chief Executive Officer of MDMC Express, Inc., Mr. John S. Youboty, has vowed to take legal action against the Assets Recovery Task Force following what he described as an unlawful and politically motivated armed raid on his residence.
Mr. Youboty, speaking after his release from the Monrovia Central Prison, said the “sleeping dog will not lie,” accusing the Task Force and elements of the Liberia National Police of engaging in dubious and targeted harassment.
Company Condemns Raid
According to MDMC management, the armed raid occurred in the early hours of Friday, November 7, leading to Mr. Youboty’s arrest and temporary detention. The company described the incident as an “unprovoked and reckless abuse of power,” warning that such acts could erode investor confidence and damage Liberia’s international business reputation.
Dispute Over Foreign Affairs Contract
At the center of the controversy is a contractual dispute with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). MDMC says it signed two contracts in 2023 valued at US$1.9 million, funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to renovate several floors of MOFA’s headquarters and install three elevators.
The company claims it fully executed the contracts, including all warranty obligations, but MOFA has refused to pay an additional US$526,870.24 for change orders requested outside the original agreement.
Ignored Legal Opinion
MDMC further disclosed that the Ministry of Justice had previously advised MOFA to settle the outstanding payment and conduct a technical review. However, according to the company, MOFA ignored this advice and instead pursued coercive and unlawful tactics that resulted in Mr. Youboty’s detention.
Allegations of Overreach and Witch Hunt
In a strongly worded statement, MDMC accused the Assets Recovery Task Force of fabricating falsehoods, overstepping its mandate, and engaging in a politically driven witch hunt. The company warned that such actions represent a “grave abuse of state power” and risk discouraging legitimate foreign investment in the country.
Call for Accountability
MDMC Express, Inc. has vowed to seek justice through the courts, demanding accountability for what it calls reputational and psychological harm inflicted on its CEO and the company.
The management insists that all renovation works were completed in compliance with the terms of the contract and that the ongoing harassment is “a deliberate attempt to criminalize civil contractual matters.”
The arrest of Mr. John S. Youboty has since drawn attention from the business community, with MDMC describing the episode as a dangerous precedent for private investors operating in Liberia.