Witness Grilled in Murder Trial; Security Measures, Gaming Probe Unfold
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The high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial saw further intense cross-examination of self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma, who admitted to having lied in some instances during his testimony but continued to insist on Fenech's alleged mastermind role. The court heard new statements suggesting threats to the victim during the proceedings.
In a separate development, new security measures have been implemented in Swieqi, including police patrols and the deployment of Armed Forces personnel to tackle growing complaints about anti-social behavior. However, the President of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, Tony Zahra, has publicly criticized the deployment of soldiers, labeling it an 'extreme measure'.
Further news includes a new investigation launched by Curaçao authorities into former Malta Gaming Authority chief Mario Galea over alleged payments totaling €4 million to his consultancy firm. Additionally, Malta has recorded the highest increase in household energy consumption within the EU since 2015, while Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg registered as an organ donor on World Organ Donation Day.