John Mulbah Gbilee Jr.

Head of Investigation & Intelligence
Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT)

John Mulbah Gbilee Jr. is a distinguished security and law enforcement professional, currently serving as the Head of Investigation and Intelligence at the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT). With over 20 years of professional experience across both the United States and Liberia, Mr. Gbilee brings deep expertise in criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, and asset protection.

He began his academic journey at South Philadelphia High School in Pennsylvania and went on to earn professional law enforcement training from the Law Enforcement and Security Officers Training Academy (LEASOT Academy) in Philadelphia. There, he obtained comprehensive knowledge in tactical operations, firearms handling, and private investigations, setting the foundation for a career defined by integrity and precision.

Mr. Gbilee is certified in over a dozen critical areas of law enforcement and security. His certifications include:

• Private Detective/Investigator
• Fugitive Recovery Agent
• SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics)
• Executive Protection/Bodyguard Services
• Combating Terrorism (Diploma)
• NRA Firearms Courses (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun)
• CPR & First Aid (Adult, Child, and Infant)
• Handcuffing, Baton, and Pepper Spray (OCAT) Techniques
• Instructor-level Certificates in Firearms, Room Entry Tactics, and Defensive Tools
• Pennsylvania Lethal Weapon Act 235 Certification
• Security Management and Supervisory Leadership

His vast professional record includes roles with Delta Airlines, Prospect Airport Services, and National Aviation Services at the Philadelphia International Airport, where he led large teams in operations, aircraft security, customer service, and logistical coordination. In Liberia, Mr. Gbilee was part of the elite executive protection detail for both the First and Second Families, gaining trust and credibility at the highest level of national security.

At AREPT, Mr. Gbilee applies this high-level experience in overseeing investigations into alleged misappropriation of public assets. His strategic intelligence coordination, case development skills, and cross-border investigative knowledge are pivotal in the Taskforce’s work to recover government resources and uphold public trust.

He is a results-oriented team player with a firm commitment to justice, accountability, and public service, making him a cornerstone of Liberia’s anti-corruption movement.