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The appeal court has upheld a decision to reject Repubblika’s challenge regarding Pilatus Bank, a case that has sparked intense interest in Malta. Repubblika, a rule-of-law NGO, had filed a complaint against the police chief, Angelo Gafà, for failing to prosecute the owner and directors of the defunct Pilatus Bank. However, the court has confirmed the decision to reject Repubblika’s challenge, dealing a blow to the NGO’s efforts to hold the bank’s top officials accountable.
Repubblika has been vocal in its criticism of the police’s handling of the case and has requested that the police take criminal action against Pilatus Bank’s top officials. The NGO’s concerns about the bank’s activities are rooted in its role in various scandals, including the Egrant scandal, which implicated former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Despite the setback, Repubblika remains committed to its mission of promoting good governance and the rule of law in Malta.
