The current case is linked to the granting of a racket to grant preferential treatment during driving tests to candidates selected by a political party and a minister.

It mostly involves foreigners who were not fluent in Maltese or English. A translator assigned to them would point out the correct answers to them when they took their test. 

The investigation dates back to 2020. Payments were reportedly made with cash and a diary of Mansueto has several names, ID numbers and dates of relative driving exams. 

Meanwhile, there are claims that the corruption within the state authority goes far deeper than theory tests.

Mansueto, Raul Antonio Pace, and  Zammit were charged in court over the corruption case. All three have since been suspended from the authority.

Mansueto reportedly claimed under interrogation that he was “pressured” to pass someone as they were “working at a villa belonging to a government minister”.

His chats reportedly reveal connections with a political party that told them which candidates should pass their test.

Neither the political party nor the minister was named in court. 

Most, if not all, Cabinet ministers have denied being part of the plot. However, sources insist that some ministers who have issued denials are very much involved in the case.

It appears that at least someone is lying about their role in the affair and the public will wait until their names are revealed in court or Malta’s Prime Minister decides to take action.

What do you think of the case?