Malta Under Fire for Tax Evasion and Financial Crimes Amidst Money Laundering Scandals Across EU

The European Union has been rocked by a recent surge in money laundering cases, with several member states affected. Among those under scrutiny is Malta, where high-ranking political figures have been linked to alleged financial crimes.

Committee Exchange Letters with Maltese Government

In an effort to shed light on the government’s role and actions taken by Maltese authorities, a committee of the European Parliament engaged in an exchange of letters with the Maltese government. The Maltese Minister of Justice, Mr. Bonnici, is set to hold a meeting with members of the TAX3 committee to discuss the findings and follow up on a letter sent by the committee on December 7, 2018.

Public Hearing to Feature Investigative Journalists

The meeting will be preceded by a public hearing featuring Stephen Grey, a journalist who worked on the Daphne project, and Matthew Caruana Galizia, the son of slain investigative journalist Ms. Caruana Galizia. Ms. Caruana Galizia’s murder in 2017 remains unsolved, but her work had exposed numerous financial crimes and tax evasion cases involving high-ranking officials.

Government Response to Allegations

The hearing is expected to delve into the government’s response to these allegations and shed light on any potential connections between the Maltese authorities and the money laundering scandals plaguing the EU. With Ms. Caruana Galizia’s murder still unsolved, the hearing will also likely address concerns about the government’s handling of cases involving high-ranking officials.

Key Points

• The Maltese Minister of Justice, Mr. Bonnici, is set to hold a meeting with members of the TAX3 committee • A public hearing featuring investigative journalists Stephen Grey and Matthew Caruana Galizia will precede the meeting • Ms. Caruana Galizia’s murder in 2017 remains unsolved, but her work exposed numerous financial crimes and tax evasion cases involving high-ranking officials • The hearing aims to shed light on the government’s response to allegations of financial crimes and potential connections between Maltese authorities and money laundering scandals in the EU