The 1,200-page magistrate’s report, published by Malta Today, alleges that Scicluna was kept in the dark about the specifics of the deal before approving it in the budget. A previous inquiry featured only passing mention of the two men.
Of those facing charges, Scicluna is the only one still holding public office. Fearne resigned as deputy prime minister earlier this month, withdrawing his nomination as Malta’s next European Commissioner, for which he was considered a front-runner for the health portfolio.
Scicluna told POLITICO his decision not to resign was consistent with EU rules stipulating that European Central Bank officials only have to resign when found guilty or rendered unable to fulfil their duties.
