Men Found Guilty of Supplying Bomb in Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder

Why This Matters: The conviction highlights the ongoing efforts to hold those responsible for silencing journalists accountable and addresses systemic corruption. The case underscores the importance of protecting investigative journalism.

Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist, was assassinated in October 2017 by a car bomb. Her reporting focused on corruption, money laundering, and cronyism within Malta’s political and business circles. The investigation into her murder has been complex and has involved multiple individuals.

Robert Agius and Jamie Vella were found guilty of supplying the explosives used in the bombing. The trial revealed that the initial plan was to shoot Caruana Galizia, but the plan was later changed to use a car bomb. The explosives were acquired illegally and detonated remotely.

Several individuals have already been convicted in connection with the murder, including the hitmen who carried out the bombing. Yorgen Fenech, a prominent businessman, is awaiting trial on charges of masterminding the assassination.

A public inquiry found that the Maltese government created a "climate of impunity" that enabled the murder. Despite the convictions, Caruana Galizia’s family emphasizes that institutional reforms are still needed to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Daphne Caruana Galizia was a Maltese investigative journalist who reported on corruption and money laundering.

Prosecutors stated that the motive for the murder was her journalistic work, which exposed corruption within Malta's political and business elite.

Several hitmen have already been convicted. Businessman Yorgen Fenech is awaiting trial on charges of masterminding the assassination.

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