By Abubakarr Harding
Sahr Hussain William Ngegba, a businessman who has long portrayed himself as a successful entrepreneur, is now at the center of a major investigation that threatens to expose his alleged criminal activities. As the Proprietor of Redcoat Logistics, a registered company based in Freetown, he is accused of using his business as a front for a web of deceit, including fraud and money laundering.
Operating under the guise of a reputable logistics and supply chain expert, Sahr Hussain William Ngegba is said to have built a façade of legitimacy, offering services like freight forwarding, road haulage, project logistics and distribution. However, recent revelations suggest that his supposed business empire could come crashing down as investigators delve deeper into what many now believe to be a long-running con.
Allegations against Ngegba include the claim that he lured investors into partnerships with promises of high returns, often using attractive collateral to sweeten deals. Once businesses started turning profits, he allegedly employed underhanded tactics to hijack them, launching smear campaigns against his partners with fabricated accusations to justify seizing control.
In one of his latest schemes, Sahr Hussain William Ngegba reportedly targeted a prominent businessman in Sierra Leone with a proposal to invest in a lucrative fishing venture. He allegedly offered collateral worth $1 million, only to later seize control of the operation once it became profitable, leaving his partner out in the cold.
When the businessman caught on to the scheme, he demanded accountability. In response, Ngegba allegedly resorted to blackmail, paying a media figure to smear the businessman’s reputation with false accusations. The conman reportedly claimed that the businessman was abusing the duty-free system, selling substandard building materials and defrauding customers – all allegations that appear baseless given the businessman’s legitimate import and retail operations.
As local and international law enforcement agencies, including Sierra Leone’s National Security Agency (NSA) and the UK Serious Crime Agency, take interest in Sahr Hussain William Ngegba’s dealings, there is growing speculation that his alleged activities in Liberia, The Gambia, and the UK may also come under scrutiny. The investigation into his operations is ongoing, and it seems that Sahr Hussain William Ngegba’s day of reckoning is drawing near.
The coming weeks are expected to reveal more details as investigators piece together the full extent of his alleged schemes, signaling what could be the downfall of one of Sierra Leone’s most notorious conmen.
