In today’s protest for Justice in Valletta, lawyer Jason Azzopardi addressed the crowds warning how “now the government wants to kill investigations in six months.” In his speech he spoke about three unresolved cases currently on-going:
1. Over two years ago, the Drug Squad had confiscated a substantial quantity of drugs intended for the local market. A magisterial inquiry found that well-off Maltese individuals had financed the €15 million shipment.
2. In another case two years back, a woman waited for her husband to return from work only to be told that he was murdered as he closed his workplace. The magisterial inquiry linked it to other murders that were all under separate investigations.
3. In addition, over two years ago, an investigation led by a magistrate began investigating several individuals, among them government officials and a high-profile businessman, for allegedly transferring over €8 million from the Enemalta contract in Montenegro. One of them is accused of purchasing an apartment in London with €3 million from these illegal gains.
Azzopardi expressed alarm that the government is now asking all these inquiries to be completed within six months. He argued that this would not only end magisterial inquiries but also grant the government access to progress and evidence obtained, which could potentially compromise investigations into corrupt officials.
He urged citizens to voice themselves for justice and transparency, emphasising that this is about living in a country where the rule of law prevails and authorities do not misuse power to silence whistleblowers.
Jason Azzopardi concluded by asking people to reflect on their actions during this critical time, questioning whether they would stand firm or quit when faced with challenges to justice and integrity.
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