Businessman goes on trial over murder of Maltese journalist
BBC World · 2026-07-01
Yorgen Fenech, a prominent Maltese businessman, has gone on trial for his alleged role in the 2017 car bomb murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The trial, anticipated to extend for several weeks, aims to uncover the full extent of Fenech's involvement in the assassination, which sent shockwaves through Malta and garnered international condemnation for its attack on press freedom. Caruana Galizia was known for her anti-corruption reporting, often targeting high-level figures within Maltese politics and business. Fenech was arrested in November 2019 and subsequently charged with complicity in the murder. Police investigations, which included plea bargains and witness testimonies, have pointed towards Fenech as a key orchestrator.
*The full article also explores the political ramifications of the murder and the specific evidence presented against Fenech in court.*