Yorgen Fenech, a 44‑year‑old businessman, was sworn in before a jury on Wednesday in Malta’s capital Valletta for alleged involvement in the 2017 car‑bomb murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a prominent investigative journalist who uncovered extensive corruption.
The trial follows the 2025 convictions of Robert Agius and Jamie Vella—who supplied the bomb—while Vincent Muscat received a pardon after testifying. Fenech denies any role in the killing, and the prosecution faces charges of voluntary homicide and criminal conspiracy with the intention to commit murder.
Family members of Caruana Galizia, including three brothers, were present at the courtroom as the proceedings began. The case is expected to unfold over several weeks, drawing international attention to Malta’s fight against political corruption and the protection of journalists.
