Malta’s Curia Will Pursue Civil Case Against Father Luke Seguna If Found Guilty
Malta’s Archdiocese will reportedly pursue a civil case against Marsaxlokk parish priest Luke Seguna if he is found guilty of misappropriation of funds.
The curia, which is also appearing in the case as a parte civile, will seek to recover funds allegedly stolen by Seguna from the church, according to a report in the Times of Malta.
Seguna is facing allegations of misappropriating around €500,000 by 150 parishioners over a decade, €148,000 of which was allegedly spent on pornographic websites amid the priest’s “sexual crisis”.
He has denied all charges and he has found immense support among the community.
One account, called ‘masses’, had around €80,000 in it, with around €107,000 withdrawn over six years.
Seguna insisted that those were personal funds through donations. Out of the figure withdrawn, €52,000 were cash deposits, €9,000 were spent at supermarkets and some €7,000 were spent on entertainment.
There are allegations that Seguna would receive a donation, keep a portion for himself to be used for the parish and send less than what was due to the Curia.
Seguna will next appear in court on 25th August at 9.30am.
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