Expanded list of Maltese PEPs extends scrutiny to much larger pool of connections
The conduct of the personal financial affairs of many Maltese individuals is... View more
Tax evasion
With a straight face, Malta signs 87-point UN pledge to end impunity, protect journalists and prosecute corrupt politicians
The Maltese government has signed a United Nations declaration promising to “investigate,... View more
‘Slow progress’ on reforms to tackle money laundering and corruption
The European Commission has expressed concern over Malta’s ‘attractiveness’ for tax evasion,... View more
2019: The Shift’s investigation highlights
2019 was another significant year of investigative work for The Shift team.... View more
MEPs vote for change in ‘tax haven’ Malta, phasing out of cash for passports
The European Parliament voted in favour of measures proposed by the Tax3... View more
‘Strong support’ at European Parliament for phasing out cash-for-passport schemes
EU lawmakers have strongly recommended the phasing out of golden visas and... View more
Is this the future of Malta?
“We used to have picnics here,” the old man said. “We sat... View more
Yorgen Fenech named as owner of gaming company involved in ‘criminal network’
Yorgen Fenech, owner of 17 Black, has been accused of being a... View more
We don’t need no due diligence
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) chief Joseph Cuschieri is the latest... View more
NAO report on Voluntary Organisations highlights significant risks of money laundering
The Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations (OCVO) is unable to... View more
Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca employees indicted by US authorities
Four men have been indicted in connection with their roles in a... View more
‘Steer clear of Malta’ investors told at international conference on financial crime
Strong collaboration between countries was closing the net on organised crime and... View more
European Parliament special committee calls for ‘phasing out’ of golden visa schemes
Malta’s cash-for-passport scheme has once again been described as a risk by... View more
Tax evasion and money laundering exposed in Dubai Papers
An international network of tax evasion and money laundering in the United... View more
On whose side is Joseph Muscat?
We are living in a golden age. While hundreds perish in the... View more
Malta: A haven for tax evaders
A National Statistics Office (NSO) report again confirmed that tax evasion in... View more
A soulless metropolis built on dirty money
The latest revelations coming from a New York court on Pilatus Bank... View more
Malta slides seven places in Financial Secrecy Index
The Tax Justice Network has placed Malta in 20th place in its... View more
Expanded list of Maltese PEPs extends scrutiny to much larger pool of connections
The conduct of the personal financial affairs of many Maltese individuals is... View more
With a straight face, Malta signs 87-point UN pledge to end impunity, protect journalists and prosecute corrupt politicians
The Maltese government has signed a United Nations declaration promising to “investigate,... View more
‘Slow progress’ on reforms to tackle money laundering and corruption
The European Commission has expressed concern over Malta’s ‘attractiveness’ for tax evasion,... View more
2019: The Shift’s investigation highlights
2019 was another significant year of investigative work for The Shift team.... View more
MEPs vote for change in ‘tax haven’ Malta, phasing out of cash for passports
The European Parliament voted in favour of measures proposed by the Tax3... View more
‘Strong support’ at European Parliament for phasing out cash-for-passport schemes
EU lawmakers have strongly recommended the phasing out of golden visas and... View more
Is this the future of Malta?
“We used to have picnics here,” the old man said. “We sat... View more
Yorgen Fenech named as owner of gaming company involved in ‘criminal network’
Yorgen Fenech, owner of 17 Black, has been accused of being a... View more
We don’t need no due diligence
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) chief Joseph Cuschieri is the latest... View more
NAO report on Voluntary Organisations highlights significant risks of money laundering
The Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations (OCVO) is unable to... View more