In a recent statement issued by [b]Keith Schembri[/b], the latter reveals how wasteful the tactics of the Opposition are. In various attempts to dislodge his mark on the standing government, Busuttil’s people and notorious bloggers like Daphne Galizia among many have tried to defame Muscat’s Chief of Staff by insinuating wrongful accusations regarding potential money laundering schemes. In reply to the entire tremor in development, Schembri stated:

“For the umpteenth time, Daphne Caruana Galizia has resorted to lies and fabrications. My companies or me personally, have never received, dealt or otherwise had any form of commercial relationship or otherwise with Al Sahra FZCO or Ms. Leyla Aliyeva, any member of Ilham Aliyev’s family, or any other Azerbaijani national or person with interests in Azerbaijan.

As stated numerous times, Tillgate Inc has never had a bank account anywhere in the world, never traded or ever received any funds or entered into any commercial relationship. The company has been audited extensively and all the above has been confirmed by the international auditors. In light of Daphne’s persistent lies and desperate machinations, I shall once again be instituting fresh libel proceedings and be requesting that the case is heard with urgency.”