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.
In an interesting development that perfectly describes the outlandish Maltese ecosphere, DF Corporate Advisory Ltd, a newly incorporated entity, has been entangled in a major legal debacle over accusations of money laundering tied to the vast corruption case around the privatization of Vitals hospitals. This case draws attention due to the company's claim of non-existence when it was allegedly involved in criminal activities.