Tag: Court
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Courts issue censorship notice on Yorgen Fenech’s trial
The Court has issued a censorship notice over Yorgen Fenech’s trial, ordering the press not to discuss the case while the trial is ongoing. The decree also says that the press is not allowed to publicise the date of the trial and neither to publish any evidence and documents presented in Court during the proceedings.…
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Driver to face charges over death of 24-year-old Nepalese woman in Fgura collision
A 20-year-old Maltese driver is expected to face criminal charges in the coming weeks over the fatal collision that claimed the life of 24-year-old Nepalese national Gauri Kumari Baral earlier this year in Fgura. Baral, who had moved to Malta in December 2022 and was employed in the catering industry, died five days after being…
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Concerns raised over disruption of major cases as Magistrate Rachel Montebello is promoted to Judge
Concerns are being raised that high-profile Court cases on corruption may get disrupted after Magistrate Rachel Montebello has been promoted to Judge. Magistrate Rachel Montebello was presiding over the high-profile corruption cases of Vitals and Steward Health Care, the Police Superintendent Ray Aquilina that bought a heavily-discounted apartment from Yorgen Fenech, and the case over…
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Another person arrested in connection with stolen motorcycles across several localities
Another individual has been arrested in connection with a series of motorcycle thefts reported across various localities in recent weeks. On Sunday evening, Police were informed that a person was allegedly attempting to steal a motorcycle in Dawret Ħal Tmin, Żejtun. Officers immediately went on site, where they discovered a motorcycle hidden behind a tree…
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Former National Team goalkeeper Justin Haber found guilty of sexual harassment of a minor — given suspended sentence and placed on Offenders Register
Former national footballer Justin Haber has been found guilty by the Court of subjecting a minor under the age of 15 to acts of a sexual nature, in breach of several provisions of the Criminal Code. The Court, presided over by Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit, heard that Haber directed unwanted verbal remarks, gestures and actions…
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UPDATED: Ethiopian man to be charged in court after major Qawra drug seizure
Update: Police investigations linked to the drug trafficking case in Qawra have continued in recent hours. Further searches conducted at the suspect’s property led to the discovery of around 150 packets of a substance suspected to be cannabis, already prepared for trafficking, along with an additional amount of cash. The 39-year-old Ethiopian national remains under…
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37-year-old man arrested after €1.5 million cocaine seizure arriving from Sicily
A 37-year-old man has been arrested after police discovered 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine that were allegedly being smuggled into Malta from Sicily. The drugs are estimated to have a street value of around €1.5 million. The man was stopped during routine vehicle checks on Thursday evening as cars disembarked from the catamaran arriving from…
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Three arrested in ongoing police crackdown on stolen motorbike ring
Ongoing police investigations into a criminal network linked to motorcycle thefts across several localities have led to the arrest of three more suspects. On Thursday afternoon, officers carrying out surveillance stopped a 19-year-old man who was riding a reported stolen motorbike. He was immediately arrested. Further inquiries revealed that a 14-year-old boy was also allegedly…
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Police searching for Nikita Philippa Giordimaina in connection with court case
The Malta Police Force is seeking the public’s help to locate Nikita Philippa Giordimaina, wanted under a Magistrate’s order over a pending court case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police by calling 21 224001 or 119, or by reporting to the nearest station. Information may be given anonymously. Please quote reference number…
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Maltese court rejects extradition of Daniel Joe Meli to the United States
Suspected Maltese hacker Daniel Joe Meli will not be extradited to the United States. A Maltese court ruled on Thursday morning that the evidence presented in the case was insufficient to meet the legal requirements for extradition. The ruling was delivered by Magistrate Elaine Rizzo, who presided over the Court of Committal and ordered Meli’s…
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28-year-old man from San Ġwann arrested in Ta’ Qali over suspected drug trafficking
A 28-year-old man from San Ġwann is being held under arrest after he was found in possession of various types of drugs, allegedly intended for trafficking. The suspect was placed under surveillance and arrested on Thursday afternoon in Ta’ Qali. A search carried out on him and at his residence led to the discovery of…
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Man arrested in Żabbar after 10kg cannabis seizure worth €100,000
A 44-year-old man from Gambia has been arrested in connection with the importation of around 10 kilograms of cannabis resin, with an estimated street value of €100,000. The man arrived in Malta on 30th August from Lisbon, Portugal, but left the airport without collecting his luggage. Inside the unclaimed baggage, police discovered 40 packets containing…
