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

Imagine this: a former Malta MP, in the quiet of his St. Julian’s office, picking up the phone and ordering the police to arrest a high-profile figure. This isn’t a scene from a crime drama, but a claim made by former Nationalist MP, David Stellini, that has through Malta’s political scene.

Stellini, who served as an MP from 2008 to 2017, dropped a bombshell during a recent interview. He alleged that in 2014, he directly ordered the police to arrest Roseanne Camilleri, the wife of former Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi, over a libel case. The claim has left many in Malta’s political circles stunned, with some questioning the extent of political interference in the police force.

“I called the police commissioner and told him to arrest Roseanne Camilleri,” Stellini told Hot Malta in an exclusive interview. “I wanted to send a strong message that libel wouldn’t be tolerated.”

To understand Stellini’s claim, we need to rewind to 2014. Stellini had filed a libel case against Roseanne Camilleri after she accused him of being involved in a prostitution ring. The case was later dropped, but the allegations left a lasting impact on Stellini’s political career.

Stellini’s claim raises serious questions about the independence of Malta’s police force. While the police commissioner is meant to be independent, some have raised concerns about political interference in the past. Stellini’s allegation, if proven true, would be a stark example of this.

Hot Malta reached out to the police for comment, but they declined to respond, citing the ongoing investigation into Stellini’s claim.

Political reactions to Stellini’s claim have been swift and varied. Opposition Leader Bernard Grech called for an immediate inquiry into the allegations, stating, “If true, this is a serious breach of the police’s independence.” Meanwhile, government whip and MP Ryan Callus dismissed the claim as a “desperate attempt to grab headlines.”

Legal experts have weighed in too. Dr. Ian Refalo, a constitutional lawyer, told Hot Malta, “If Stellini’s claim is true, it raises serious questions about the separation of powers and the rule of law in Malta.”

Stellini’s claim has set the cat among the pigeons in Malta’s political scene. With calls for an inquiry growing, all eyes are on the police and the attorney general to investigate the matter thoroughly. As Stellini himself put it, “The truth needs to come out, for the sake of Malta’s democracy.”

Stay tuned to Hot Malta for more updates on this developing story.