Johnny Bolar Dean
Coverage of Johnny Bolar Dean in the Nexus archive.
- Liberia: Firing One Officer Isn't a Security Policy. Liberia Needs a Reshuffle, Not a Press Conference
Johnny Bolar Dean was repeatedly flagged as problematic in 2016 and 2025, and removed only after accepting a $10,000 bribe linked to Liberia's largest drug case. The article criticizes Liberia's security policy, arguing that firing one officer is insufficient and systemic change is needed.
- Liberia: How a Police Intelligence Chief Almost Compromised Biggest Drug Case With U.S.$10k Bribe
Johnny Bolar Dean, a police intelligence chief in Liberia, was arrested and dismissed for attempting to compromise a major drug case with a $10,000 bribe. His actions shocked investigators and the Inspector General of Police, Gregory Coleman.
- Liberia: Deputy Police Commissioner Hooked in Historic Cocaine Bust
Liberia's National Police relieved Deputy Commissioner for Crime Services Johnny Bolar Dean of his duties after he allegedly accepted $10,000 tied to an ongoing investigation into one of Liberia's largest-ever cocaine seizures.