Cash Dumped at Sea as Trial Testimony Concludes
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A new mystery has emerged as Maltese suspects and a Malta-linked speedboat crew are being questioned following the discovery of approximately €700,000 in cash dumped at sea off the coast of Sicily. This development comes as the high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial entered its 27th day, with former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri concluding his extensive testimony and cross-examination. Schembri forcefully denied any connection to the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, alleging that witnesses fabricated claims against him, and also recounted an incident where a bodyguard's gun discharged near the Prime Minister's wife during his testimony.
In other domestic news, the Consumer Authority has initiated an investigation into DistributeX over potential legal breaches. Separately, a woman accused of scamming around 200 people out of €1 million has been granted bail. Social concerns are also in focus, with reports detailing the harsh realities faced by homeless individuals enduring Malta's extreme summer heat, as the country prepares for another week of scorching temperatures.
Amidst these developments, a positive community initiative has seen a Maltese woman establish a new cancer support group. Furthermore, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Ian Borg has pledged increased investment in telemedicine services, which are currently handling 350 cases daily.