The arraigned charged over the 17 Black inquiry have been slapped with freezing orders on their assets.

Former minister Konrad Mizzi, former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri, business magnate Yorgen Fenech, OEGP Ltd Managing Director Mario Pullicino, former Electrogas Director Paul Apap Bologna, former partner Nexia BT Karl Cini and former Nexia BT owner Brian Tonna were summoned in court this morning and are facing a litany of charges over the scandal.

They’ve all been charged with money laundering, corruption, trading in influence, criminal association. Konrad Mizzi has also charged with perjury. And they’ve all pleaded not guilty.