Ex-MP’s Shock Claim: ‘I Ordered Police to Seize Roseanne’s Passport’

Imagine this: you’re walking down Republic Street, Malta’s bustling heart, when you hear whispers of a former MP claiming they ordered the police to seize a high-profile individual’s passport. Intrigued? You should be. Because this isn’t some political drama from a Netflix series; it’s happening right here, right now.

In a bombshell revelation that’s through Malta’s political scene, former Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi has claimed that he directly ordered the police to seize the passport of Roseanne Camilleri, the wife of disgraced former Minister Konrad Mizzi.

Azzopardi, who served as an MP for the 10th and 11th legislatures, dropped this bombshell during a radio interview on One Radio. He revealed that he had given the direct order to the police in 2017, following revelations about Mizzi’s secret company in Panama and his mysterious meetings with Yorgen Fenech, the man now accused of masterminding the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

“I ordered the police to seize Roseanne Camilleri’s passport,” Azzopardi stated bluntly, his words echoing through the airwaves and sending a jolt through the political scene. But why the sudden revelation? And what does it mean for the ongoing investigations into Mizzi’s dealings?

To understand the significance of Azzopardi’s revelation, we need to rewind to 2017. The Panama Papers had just blown open, revealing Mizzi’s secret company in the tax haven. Azzopardi, then the Opposition’s spokesperson on the European Parliament, was at the forefront of calls for Mizzi’s resignation. But he wasn’t just calling for it; he was taking action.

Azzopardi’s order to seize Camilleri’s passport was likely part of this wider effort to pressure Mizzi. By restricting Camilleri’s travel, Azzopardi could potentially limit Mizzi’s ability to spirit away evidence or flee the country. But was it legal? And did it work?

The legality of Azzopardi’s order is a matter of debate. While the police can seize passports in certain circumstances, such as to prevent a person from fleeing justice, it’s unclear whether Azzopardi had the authority to issue such an order. it’s not clear whether the passport was actually seized, or if Camilleri was ever prevented from traveling.

What is clear, however, is that Mizzi did eventually resign in 2018, following further revelations about his dealings. But the questions raised by Azzopardi’s revelation linger. Did his order have any impact on Mizzi’s decision to resign? And what does it say about the political climate at the time, when a former MP felt empowered to order such a significant action?

Azzopardi’s revelation has thrown a spotlight on a sensitive period in Malta’s political history. As the country continues to grapple with the fallout from the Panama Papers and the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, it’s clear that there are still many unanswered questions. And with a general election looming, these questions are taking on a new urgency.

So, as you walk down Republic Street, remember this: the political drama you thought was confined to the halls of parliament can reach much further. And sometimes, it can even reach into your passport.

Now, the question is: what other revelations are waiting to be made? And what will they mean for Malta’s future?