‘Blockchain Island’ Malta conference guru charged in the US
Eccentric cryptocurrency evangelist John McAfee, who commanded headlines in
March 8, 2021 10:51
On the right side of a fight
Dutch MP Pieter Omtzigt was instrumental in uncovering the
Elizabeth De Gaetano
January 27, 2021 07:32
Turning your lemons into their lemonade
The General Workers’ Union found a lucrative way to
Ryan Murdock
September 4, 2020 07:04
US court grants Ali Sadr new trial, reversing guilty conviction
A US court has granted a motion for a
Gabriel Schembri
July 20, 2020 16:52
Prosecution in Ali Sadr’s case says it did not act in bad faith when dropping case
The prosecution in the case of Ali Sadr Hasheminejad’s
Gabriel Schembri
July 8, 2020 13:12
The Guardian Award for ‘fight against fraud’ goes to Daphne Caruana Galizia
Murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been awarded the
Gabriel Schembri
July 6, 2020 17:43
US financial crime consultant questions legality of Ali Sadr’s release
A US financial crime consultant is questioning the legality
Gabriel Schembri
June 8, 2020 08:11
Konrad Mizzi appointed canvasser to top MTA post despite criminal record
The man former Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi chose to
The Shift Team
May 29, 2020 08:32
Economic uncertainty ‘a breeding ground for fraud and financial crime’
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges in the
Gabriel Schembri
May 18, 2020 15:13
UPDATED: Inspector named as new head of police traffic unit linked to gaffe and a shooting
Updated to include action taken following criticism of Gabriel
The Shift Team
February 29, 2020 11:01
BREAKING: Streamcast never paid rent or electricity, Enemalta owed €500,000
Streamcast, the company behind the data centre that was
The Shift Team
February 15, 2020 18:58
Michael Farrugia missed the memo
When someone asks whether you’re going to accept responsibility
Ryan Murdock
February 15, 2020 07:29
Amnesty bid to revoke licence for the Israeli spyware company linked to Maltese citizen
Human rights organisation Amnesty International is demanding Israel reign
The Shift Team
January 21, 2020 11:38
Fraudster’s new scheme now uses Malta government’s endorsement
The Croatian who took off with thousands of euro
The Shift Team
January 4, 2020 07:14
Fifth Malta cash-for-passports client charged with financial crime this year
Another new Maltese citizen has been charged with criminal
Alice Taylor
October 18, 2019 18:04
Igaming companies plan to sue White Flag, ask Maltese government to join
Igaming companies in Malta that together contributed tens of
Caroline Muscat
September 30, 2019 15:53
Crane Currency excluded from contracts by Liberian government following scandal
Crane Currency has been excluded from all future contracts
Alice Taylor
September 26, 2019 17:09
Freedom of Information request on Environment Ministry’s involvement in White Flag rejected
A Freedom of Information request filed on the communication
The Shift Team
August 26, 2019 13:29
The Shift’s investigation cancels plans for 40 White Flags in Seychelles
The Seychelles government has cancelled plans to have White
The Shift Team
August 19, 2019 12:06
There’s a new game in town
There’s a new game in town. Well, it’s based
Ryan Murdock
August 15, 2019 15:24
Freedom of Information request reveals €29,000 price tag for White Flag in Gozo
A contract being published for the first time shows
Camilla Appelgren
August 13, 2019 17:05
Identity Malta says Mustafa Abdel Wadood’s citizenship will be revoked
Identity Malta has confirmed that the process for the
Alice Taylor
August 9, 2019 09:18
No answers on what Malta is doing with Mustafa Abdel Wadood 
Identity Malta and the Maltese embassy in the US
The Shift Team
August 8, 2019 13:20
Maltese citizen pleads guilty to fraud involving millions in US court
Maltese citizen Mustafa Abdel Wadood, 49, has pleaded guilty
The Shift Team
August 6, 2019 10:37
European court rules against disgraced former Commissioner John Dalli
The European Court of Justice has concluded that there
The Shift Team
June 6, 2019 14:30
Grand Theft Europe: Malta’s role in a scam worth €50 billion annually
Companies in Malta at the centre of scams by
Caroline Muscat
May 7, 2019 06:28
Identity Malta mum on whether ‘Maltese man’ arrested in US could lose citizenship
Identity Malta has refused to say whether it would
Caroline Muscat
April 30, 2019 11:49
UPDATED: Crane Currency accused of receiving kickbacks, facing criminal charges
Updated to include statement from Crane Currency. International manufacturer
The Shift Team
March 21, 2019 17:45
Herrera, where is your accountability?
While the white flags are being torn apart in
Camilla Appelgren
February 9, 2019 11:02
MEPs back plan to freeze funds for countries who undermine rule of law
The European Parliament has backed the European Commission’s proposal
January 18, 2019 13:57

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