Tag: Chris Fearne

Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister Resigns Amidst EU Commission Nomination Withdrawal Following Hospital Corruption Charges

Corruption tamir - May 13, 2024

In a spectacular political shakeup in Malta, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne resigned and requested the withdrawal of his nomination to the EU Commission after being implicated in the latest corruption scandal involving the privatization of Maltese Vitals hospitals. This adds another layer to the ongoing investigation into a corruption case that has already ensnared several high-profile figures, including former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.

Malta’s Vast Corruption Scandal: Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and His Network Charged with Corruption and Money Laundering!

Corruption Mark Lagarde - May 8, 2024

Malta's former prime minister Joseph Muscat, his chief-of-staff Keith Schembri, ex-minister Konrad Mizzi, and 19 other individuals and companies will be charged with money laundering, corruption, bribery, and other serious crimes, the Times of Malta reports. This case, unfolding within the already tarnished framework of Maltese political integrity, recalls previous reports by FinTelegram detailing the island's longstanding issues with corruption.

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