
Yorgen Fenech was granted bail on Friday, over five years after his arrest for involvement in the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
The ruling came from Madam Justice Edwina Grima during a hearing, with both Fenech’s family and one of Caruana Galizia’s sisters present.
Fenech, a businessman linked to the Tumas Group, was required to pay an €80,000 deposit and a €120,000 personal guarantee.
His aunt, Moira Fenech, pledged her shares in Tumas Group—15.45% of the company—as collateral. Additionally, Fenech must abide by several conditions, including staying away from the coast and airport by at least 50 meters.
He will also need to sign a bail book daily at St Julian’s police station and remain at home from 5 pm to 11 am.
His passport and identification will be held by the court, and he will be monitored by a probation officer. Fenech must reside at the address provided, where his aunt has agreed to host him.
Charged with complicity in the 2017 car bomb murder of Caruana Galizia, Fenech maintains his innocence, as he faces multiple other charges unrelated to the assassination.
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