Darren Debono granted bail in money laundering case
Updated 12.40pm, adds testimony
Former footballer Darren Debono was granted bail on Tuesday in the ongoing compilation of evidence over alleged money laundering.
The compilation of evidence kicked off in November following a police anti-smuggling operation.
Jeffrey Chetcuti, his fellow co-accused, had been granted bail earlier on in the proceedings.
When the case resumed on Tuesday, a line of civilian witnesses took the stand, shedding light upon various business interests of the two former footballers, including their sponsorship of a number of players at the Senglea Athletic Club.
As the session drew to an end, the prosecution informed the court, presided over by magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech, that circumstances had changed since the defence had filed its latest request for bail on behalf of Debono.
Investigations linked to civilian witnesses had been wrapped up so there was no reason to object to bail, the prosecution explained, earning the appraisal of the court for their efficient handling of witnesses and wrapping up investigations in this regard.
In view of these submissions, the court temporarily suspended the sitting and returned shortly after with a decree whereby...