(Times of Malta) A Syrian man arrested following a magisterial inquiry into reports of terrorism-related activity in Malta transferred some €2.5 million to 13 countries in two years, an investigation has revealed.
A money laundering inspector testified that the transfers were multi-national, including Australia, Belgium, Iraq, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
He was testifying against the 35-year-old plasterer Ebrahem Ahmad who stands accused of money laundering, operating an illegal banking service operation and involvement in a criminal organisation. He is pleading not guilty.
The officer’s investigation revealed that Ahmad had allegedly been offering banking services without a licence.
