The Electrogas case took a startling turn today as the inspector prosecuting the case stated during cross-examination that no evidence was found linking any payments to Members of Parliament or public officials, including Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri. And yet, despite this crucial revelation, there is a relentless smear campaign against individuals who, let’s not forget, have played pivotal roles in Malta’s economic development.
It’s not news to anyone that politicians often become targets of baseless accusations, especially when they hold significant power. In this case, we’ve seen years of relentless accusations, political mudslinging, and public vilification—despite the fact that no hard evidence has been presented to substantiate these claims.
Let’s look at the facts: the inspector’s statement underlines that there is no proof of illicit payments to these public figures, despite the ongoing investigation into the workings of the 17 Black company. These individuals both have been the subject of a media frenzy based on little more than innuendo and conjecture. While some thrive on sensational headlines, the facts tell a different story: there is no evidence that either Schembri or Mizzi benefited from corrupt payments.
Let’s not allow a baseless witch-hunt to undermine Malta’s values of fairness and justice.
