Melvin Theuma's testimony in the Yorgen Fenech trial continues to expose an alleged intricate network involving criminals, businessmen, political figures, and senior police operating in close proximity.
Melvin Theuma, the self-confessed middleman in a high-profile assassination, told a jury that he began secretly recording businessman Yorgen Fenech because he feared being betrayed, killed, or imprisoned.
Matthew Caruana Galizia, son of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, testified in the ongoing trial of Yorgen Fenech, one of Malta's wealthiest men, regarding his mother's 2017 car bombing.
The son of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia testified that his mother was investigating suspected corruption involving businessman Yorgen Fenech and Maltese government members when she was killed.
Keith Schembri underwent a third day of cross-examination, denying allegations of commissioning Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination during the trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech.
Fresh testimony in the Yorgen Fenech murder jury has raised questions about Keith Schembri’s missing mobile phone, with a police officer revealing instructions to collect only devices 'flagged' by Schembri.
Jurors in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial heard secret recordings by confessed middleman Melvin Theuma, expressing his despair and anger regarding the murder plot.
Johann Cremona, Yorgen Fenech's former business partner, admitted he did not want middleman Melvin Theuma to go to the police. Cremona feared that the repercussions from the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder investigation would destroy his business.
Convicted murderer George Degiorgio claimed in court that the same group involved in an alleged 2015 plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia used middleman Melvin Theuma to revive the murder plan in 2017, aligning with Yorgen Fenech's defense arguments.
During the murder trial of Yorgen Fenech for the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, police presented hundreds of photos detailing luxury vehicles, properties, and firearms owned by the convicted killers.
During cross-examination, the defense team for Yorgen Fenech, accused in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, repeatedly accused the police of failing to adequately investigate the case.
Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud, the lead investigator in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case, outlined how Yorgen Fenech, accused of complicity in the murder, planned his escape. This testimony was given on Monday morning.
Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy Maltese businessman, has gone on trial for allegedly ordering the 2017 assassination of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Fenech pleaded not guilty as the jury trial commenced.
A man has been accused of paying for the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, with a witness testifying that he was preparing champagne after the killing. The self-confessed middleman, Melvin Theuma, detailed the murder plot during Yorgen Fenech's trial.
Adrian Vella, Yorgen Fenech's doctor, testified in court that Keith Schembri handed him secret documents intended for Fenech. Vella maintained his claim that Schembri frequently contacted him regarding the matter.
Messages have raised suspicions about Malta's former deputy police commissioner in connection with the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case, revealing a close relationship with Yorgen Fenech.
A cryptic email allegedly written by Yorgen Fenech, mentioning 'Special K,' became a central point in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial proceedings.
Former Maltese Chief of Staff Keith Schembri denied all accusations and claimed memory loss regarding key details, including the disappearance of his phone, during testimony. He also stated that Yorgen Fenech implied involvement in a murder.
During the fifth week of Yorgen Fenech’s jury trial, a previously unknown individual allegedly linked to the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been named.
Johann Cremona, Yorgen Fenech's former business partner, admitted in court that he turned to disgraced former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri for reassurance after Fenech's arrest. Cremona told jurors he was panicking and feared he would also be implicated.
Edwin Brincat, a longtime friend and mentor of pardoned middleman Melvin Theuma, was cross-examined over inconsistencies in his testimony regarding Theuma’s recordings and his knowledge of former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri and ex-banker Yorgen Fenech.
State prosecutors accused Yorgen Fenech's legal team of acting in bad faith after they requested to cross-examine a convicted killer with a court document from another case that had not been previously admitted.
Lead police investigator Keith Arnaud's cross-examination in the Yorgen Fenech trial has concluded, with jurors posing questions regarding Keith Schembri, Melvin Theuma's phantom job, and other details.
The trial of Yorgen Fenech, heir to a major Maltese real estate empire, has begun, revealing details about the planning and execution of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's car bomb murder.
Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud testified that Yorgen Fenech told police he was blackmailed by Melvin Theuma and claimed others were attempting to frame him for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.
A taxi driver testified in court that he acted as a middleman between businessman Yorgen Fenech and the three men convicted of murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, stating Fenech was impatient for the killing and prepared to celebrate.
A private WhatsApp group titled 'No Valletta, No Party,' recovered from Yorgen Fenech’s mobile phone, has been presented as evidence in his trial, revealing close personal relationships with top PL administration officials.
During the trial of Yorgen Fenech, the son of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia testified about her investigation into corruption linked to the Electrogas company. The son's testimony provided further details on his mother's work and the circumstances surrounding her assassination.
Peter Caruana Galizia, husband of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, testified about the devastating personal impact of her assassination during the trial of Yorgen Fenech.
The trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech faced fresh turmoil after a dramatic courtroom confrontation between two key witnesses led the defense to seek the dissolution of the jury, a request which the presiding judge denied.
The jury trial of Yorgen Fenech, accused of complicity in the 2017 assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has provided a detailed public examination of the relationships and circumstances surrounding the crime.
Former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri reportedly summoned one of Yorgen Fenech's former business partners to Castille in the months leading up to Fenech's 2019 arrest, seeking information about the businessman accused of masterminding Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder.
A hearing in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial concluded early on Friday as the prosecution struggled to summon six witnesses who were unavailable on short notice.
Yorgen Fenech's lawyer suggested in court that the defense possesses additional evidence from Keith Schembri's devices, leading to a heated exchange with the prosecution during the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination trial.
State prosecutors have accused Yorgen Fenech’s legal team of deliberately misleading the jury by being selective in their references to evidence during the trial.
The lead police investigator revealed that Castille repeatedly received briefings on the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder investigation, with phone evidence showing leaks to alleged mastermind Yorgen Fenech.
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech is on trial, accused of ordering and paying 150,000 euros for the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Prosecutors allege Fenech orchestrated the bombing that killed her.