Edward Scicluna sold his integrity to pig out like the rest of them, Casa says

Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna has sold his integrity for greed just like the rest of them, MEP David Casa said on Tuesday.“Edward Scicluna has remained at the helm of Malta’s Central Bank despite the charges he is facing in court,

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May 22 2024
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Edward Scicluna sold his integ

Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna has sold his integrity for greed just like the rest of them, MEP David Casa said on Tuesday.

“Edward Scicluna has remained at the helm of Malta’s Central Bank despite the charges he is facing in court, effectively confirming that he has sold off his decency and integrity so as to keep his nose firmly attached to the trough,” the PN Head of Delegation said.

Scicluna is facing criminal charges following the conclusion of a magisterial inquiry into the hospitals' deal. He will be arraigned on 29 May.

Casa stood in Castille Square beside a life-sized Edward Scicluna poster holding a bespectacled pig balloon and sporting a for sale sign reading ‘INTEGRITÀ’, with its price set at '€150,000 per annum, or nearest offer'.

“It is shameful that Prof. Sciculna has decided to remain in post despite the charges," Casa said.

“Scicluna was in control of the country’s finances when the Maltese people were defrauded out of €400m through the corrupt hospital deal. These facts are undisputed. He must have either been completely incompetent or was well aware of what was happening, decided to look the other way and was subsequently rewarded for his complicity.

“He should have resigned long ago. But now that he is being criminally charged for his involvement his continued tenure is causing irreparable damage to Malta and its reputation and puts the livelihoods of those working in the financial sector at risk," Casa said.