The Nationalist Party (PN) has renewed its call for the full publication of the Magistrates’ Inquiry into the 17 Black company and the Panama Papers.

Concerns have been raised after the Attorney General refused to release the report, not even to Simon Busuttil and David Casa, who were instrumental in initiating the investigation.

The PN has criticised the Attorney General for failing to meet her obligation to make the inquiry’s findings public. Shadow Ministers Claudette Buttigieg and Darren Carabott held a press conference outside Castille, stating that the Attorney General’s refusal to share the report demonstrates a lack of transparency.

They reiterated their party’s stance that the findings must be published to ensure accountability and justice.

The inquiry was launched following the efforts of former PN leader Simon Busuttil and MEP David Casa, who pushed for action after inaction by authorities, including the Police Commissioner.

The case was initially brought to light by journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who exposed 17 Black’s links to former Minister Konrad Mizzi and Chief of Staff Keith Schembri before her assassination.

The PN also highlighted concerns about government interference in investigations, citing irregularities in high-profile cases such as the Electrogas power station and Vitals hospitals contracts. These cases, initially linked to mismanagement, are now believed to involve criminal wrongdoing.

The PN affirmed it will continue to push for the publication of the inquiry, emphasising that the Maltese people deserve to know the truth about corruption allegations and the misuse of public funds.

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