Ex-MP’s Shock Claim: ‘I Ordered Police to Arrest Roseanne Camilleri’

Imagine this: a former Member of Parliament (MP) stands up in the House of Representatives, not to propose a bill or debate an issue, but to make a bombshell revelation. That’s exactly what happened last week when former MP Jason Azzopardi dropped a bombshell, claiming he had directly ordered the police to arrest Roseanne Camilleri, the former CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA).

To understand the magnitude of Azzopardi’s revelation, we need to rewind to 2019. Roseanne Camilleri was arrested and later charged with corruption and money laundering, among other offenses, as part of the ‘Keptu’ investigation. The investigation centered around alleged corruption and mismanagement at the MTA. Camilleri has maintained her innocence and is currently out on bail.

Azzopardi, who was an MP at the time of Camilleri’s arrest, claimed that he had given the direct order to the police. This revelation has through Maltese politics, raising questions about the independence of the police force and the role of politicians in criminal investigations.

Opposition parties have been quick to react, calling for an inquiry into Azzopardi’s claim. The Labour Party, which Azzopardi left in 2017, has distanced itself from his statement, with Prime Minister Robert Abela describing it as “very serious” and calling for clarity.

Meanwhile, Azzopardi has stood by his claim, stating that he had acted in the public interest. He has also suggested that his revelation is part of a wider effort to clean up Maltese politics, hinting at more revelations to come.

But the most pressing question remains: if Azzopardi did indeed give such an order, why has it taken so long for him to reveal it? And what does this mean for the independence of the police force and the rule of law in Malta?

The Police Commissioner has announced an investigation into Azzopardi’s claim. The Opposition has called for a parliamentary inquiry, while the Prime Minister has said that the matter will be discussed in the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, Azzopardi has hinted that he has more revelations to make, promising to “continue to expose the truth”.

One thing is clear: this is a developing story that will have significant implications for Maltese politics. As we await the results of the investigations, one thing is certain: the political scene in Malta will never be the same.

Stay tuned to Hot Malta for more updates on this breaking story. We’ll be following every twist and turn, bringing you the latest developments as they happen.