A United Nations' panel of experts has confirmed the involvement of Maltese companies in the smuggling of Libyan resources that violates UN sanctions, a court has been told. The request for a freezing order, normally put forward by the prosecution in money laundering cases was, however, withdrawn at the start of proceedings. The accused’s brother, Darren, also stands accused of money laundering in separate proceedings that kicked off last year. A panel of eight experts was tasked with overseeing the implementation of those sanctions, Aquilina added. That panel of experts held that Maltese companies were involved in smuggling of Libyan resources in violation of UN sanctions, the court was told.

Source: Libya Today December 04, 2021 08:34 UTC