The slaying sparked outrage in Malta, where she was well known as a dogged crusader against corruption. "They are working directly with the investigation team established by Malta police and their task is to support the investigation wherever it may lead," Op Gen Oorth said. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, a frequent target of Caruana Galizia's writing, vowed last week that no stone will be left unturned in the investigation. Investigators have been looking at similarities with other car bombings in Malta over the last two years — six in all, including Caruana Galizia's. Caruana Galizia's stories in the past had covered issues including Malta's reputation as a tax haven, its cozy links with nearby lawless Libya and offshore holdings of government officials uncovered by the Panama Papers leak.

Source: Fox News October 27, 2017 16:30 UTC