Keith Schembri

Keith Schembri, the former chief of staff to the Prime Minister of Malta, has been implicated in court proceedings related to the 2017 assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. During the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of commissioning the murder, testimony has emerged suggesting the involvement of high-profile political figures. Specifically, two individuals who held significant government positions, including a former economy minister and Schembri himself, have been accused of plotting to kill Caruana Galizia. The journalist was reportedly investigating suspected corruption involving Fenech and members of the Maltese government at the time of her death. Schembri's alleged connection to the plot makes him a central figure in the ongoing investigation and trial, highlighting the serious allegations of corruption and obstruction of justice within Malta's political circles.