A group of Libyan and Maltese nationals suspected of illegally moving millions of euros through the airport are to be charged with money laundering and tax evasion, among other crimes, Times of Malta has reported, saying it was informed that the suspects were being held at the police’s Financial Crime Investigation Department.
Maltese police said in a statement they had seized two luxurious vehicles, €100,000 in cash, a considerable amount of jewelry and branded clothing, foreign number plates, and electronic equipment, which includes mobile phones and computers.
The investigations were carried out in coordination with a number of foreign jurisdictions, including the US, the UK, Italy and Europol. Police received intelligence that the suspects would routinely move large sums in cash out of the country via Malta International Airport.
