Former Maltese ambassador in sex assault case released on bail
The Maltese court has ordered the temporary release of former Maltese ambassador to Libya, Franklin Aquilina, on bail after he appeared before the judiciary regarding criminal charges related to rape, sexual assault, abuse of power, and unlawful detention of a Libyan employee during the period from October 2025 to March 2026. The charges include an incident of rape at the embassy in Tripoli, an issue that could cause significant diplomatic embarrassment for Malta, especially as investigations are ongoing and no formal charges have been filed yet. Maltese authorities detained Aquilina for 48 hours in July upon his return to Malta and later released him on bail under precautionary measures, including a ban on contacting the victim and a requirement for him to sign in daily with investigators.
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