Yorgen Fenech

Yorgen Fenech, a 44-year-old Maltese businessman and heir to a property empire, is currently on trial accused of orchestrating the 2017 assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Caruana Galizia, a vocal critic of corruption, was killed by a car bomb near her home. Fenech is one of seven men accused of involvement in the murder and is the last to face trial. His trial began recently, following the 2022 sentencing of brothers George and Alfred Degiorgio, who were jailed for 40 years for carrying out the killing. The assassination of Caruana Galizia sent shockwaves through Malta and Europe, leading to significant political upheaval and global condemnation. Fenech has denied all charges against him. His trial is a pivotal moment in the ongoing pursuit of justice for the journalist's death and holds significant relevance in understanding the broader implications of the case.