**El Hiblu 3 Accused Fights Extradition from the UK: A Malta Perspective** In a case that has captured international attention, the legal battles surrounding the El Hiblu 3 accused are now unfolding in the UK. The three young men, who were instrumental in the dramatic rescue of over 100 migrants from a distressed vessel in…
**Man Extradited to Malta Over €180,000 Mobile Phone Thefts Granted Bail** In a case that has captured the attention of Maltese law enforcement and the wider community, a man extradited to Malta on charges related to the theft of mobile phones worth approximately €180,000 has been granted bail. This development has sparked discussions not only…
**Man to be extradited to Austria over attempted arson attacks on cash machines: A tale of international justice and Malta’s role** *Hot Malta, 2023* Malta, known for its sunny beaches, rich history, and vibrant community life, is a place where the tranquility of island living often prevails. However, recent events have brought to light the…
In a landmark decision that has sent ripples through Maltese communities both local and diasporic, the Maltese courts have approved the extradition of a mother and son wanted for serious crimes in Northern Ireland. This development, while a legal necessity, has sparked a range of emotional reactions and deepened discussions about justice, community, and the…
**Malta Seeks Extradition of ‘Valium Rapist’ Sentenced to Nine-Year Term in Bulgaria** In a high-profile case that has stirred emotions across Malta, authorities are seeking the extradition of a man known as the “Valium rapist,” who has been sentenced to nine years in prison by a Bulgarian court. The case has not only brought international…
Valletta’s law courts buzzed like a summer festa on Tuesday morning as word spread that 29-year-old Żabbar IT whizz Daniel Meli will not be shipped across the Atlantic to face American justice. Magistrate Gabriella Vella ruled that extraditing Meli—wanted by the FBI for allegedly hawking the “Warzone” remote-access trojan that infected thousands of U.S. computers—would…
Malta’s Quiet Role in a Northern Ireland Rape Extradition Drama By Hot Malta Staff Valletta – When 34-year-old Belfast-born construction worker Darren McKenna was arrested last Tuesday outside a Paceville gym, few of the sunburnt revellers around him realised that Malta had just become the latest stage in a five-year trans-national manhunt. McKenna, wanted by…
Valletta’s courtroom number four was packed tighter than a festa pyrotechnics van yesterday when magistrate Rachel Montebello threw out freshly-arrived evidence from the FBI, ruling that the 2 000-page digital dossier landed too late to be fairly examined by 24-year-old Daniel Meli and his three co-accused. The decision is the latest twist in Malta’s first-ever…
