By By: Staff Writer
Monrovia, Liberia – Explosive revelations have surfaced surrounding the controversial Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) agreement between the Government of Liberia and Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions (GTMS), with serious allegations of fraud, forgery, and contractual manipulation now directed at Aminata Bangura, the Managing Director and Board Chair of GTMS Lib Inc.
According to legal analysts and documents reviewed, Bangura allegedly altered the 2018 CTN Agreement—originally signed with GTMS Holdings Ltd-UK—to create a falsified basis for the 2024 Restated Agreement with the Government of Liberia. This action, experts say, could expose her to both civil and criminal liabilities under Liberian and international anti-fraud laws.
A detailed review of the agreements shows several inconsistencies and breaches. The 2018 agreement listed GTMS Holdings Ltd-UK as the official contractor, while the 2024 restated version replaced it with GTMS Lib Inc, a local entity. Legal experts argue that this substitution—done without the consent or participation of the original UK sponsor—amounts to fraudulent misrepresentation and forgery of contractual identity.
Furthermore, Section 2.03(b) of the original agreement reportedly required GTMS Holdings Ltd-UK to be represented in any review process. However, sources confirm the review was conducted unilaterally, excluding the original contractor entirely—rendering the 2024 restatement procedurally flawed and legally void.
Investigators say the so-called “CTN 2018 Lib Agreement” used as a basis for the new contract contains fabricated signature pages and manipulated cover documents, suggesting deliberate fraud.
Bangura’s decision to revoke the UK company’s concession rights and replace it with a Liberian-registered entity has also drawn criticism for violating international commercial norms, the UK-Liberia Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), and World Trade Organization (WTO) trade protection principles.
“This is a clear case of fraudulent inducement and gross misrepresentation,” one legal analyst told reporters. “It not only damages Liberia’s international credibility but could also attract diplomatic consequences.”
Critics say the government failed to conduct proper due diligence before signing the controversial 2024 restated agreement—an oversight that has now left it entangled in what many describe as a “legal and diplomatic debacle.”
As pressure mounts, questions are being raised about accountability within the Maritime and Transport sectors and how such a major breach of protocol escaped government scrutiny.
Observers warn that the unfolding GTMS scandal could have far-reaching implications for Liberia’s international trade relations and investment reputation if not swiftly and transparently addressed.
For now, all eyes remain on Aminata Bangura, whose alleged contractual manipulations have ignited a storm of controversy and placed the Liberian government at the center of a global compliance spotlight.
This story is developing. Keep following for updates.
