Sandro Camilleri has been given the role of superintendent of the anti-money laundering unit within the police’s Financial Crime Investigation Department (FCID).

In this role, Camilleri will oversee major investigations into financial crimes, including bribery, money laundering and possible corruption.

Speaking to Lovin Malta, Camilleri said he was looking forward to the new role.

“It’s not an easy task, but I’ll do my best as always and I hope that God will guide me,” Camilleri said.

Camilleri, 46 and a former police union chief, has developed a reputation for himself by taking on a number of public, controversial cases, including that of Emanuel Camilleri, the father wrongfully accused of sexually abusing his daughter.

He also caused a stir when he hit the streets after former burger chain New York Best had rolled out a marketing campaign that including a humorous take on The Last Supper.

Camilleri also threw his name into the running to become Police Commissioner.

Camilleri has previously worked in the Criminal Investigation Department as well as within the police’s prosecution.

Within the FCID, he will be taking over from his predecessor Frank Tabone, who is out on long leave.

The role is a challenging one, with officers expected to be able to withstand being influenced while looking into the finances of the rich and powerful on the island. Not only that, but Camilleri will need to work through a backlog of allegations and investigations that have been placed on the back burner for years.