The Police Superintendent in charge of Malta’s traffic section has resigned over his alleged involvement in a major overtime racket, Lovin Malta is informed.

Sources named Walter Spiteri as the culprit in the case. He was reinstated to the police force in January 2017.

The scheme saw traffic officers make away with tens of thousands of euros by reporting for overtime for work they would not turn up for over the last three years.

A magisterial inquiry is currently underway. No one has been charged as of yet.

Yesterday, Lovin Malta revealed that other people holding high positions within the police force could be arrested in connection with the case.

There are between 30 to 35 people in a department of around 50 people involved in the scheme.

Sources explained that the investigation into the racket kicked off last December after a whistleblower handed a handwritten letter to then-Home Affairs Minister Michael Farrugia.

An internal affairs investigation was immediately launched, with records unveiling a potential case of fraud within the department. The Economic Crimes Unit was then called in to handle the investigations.

Investigations, sources said, proved to be an arduous task, with officers spending hours sifting through records.

The case is highly sensitive. A month ago, Prime Minister Robert Abela removed two of his police security details (who were part of the previous administration) after hearing they could have breached the confidentiality of the whistleblower’s identity.

Meanwhile, there are fears that the arrests could create logistical issues for the police force. However, they have since released a statement revealing a contingency plan has been put into place to ensure that Malta’s roads remain overseen.

Anyone who has any information in relation to these cases is urged to contact the police in a confidential manner on 2294 2201 or via e-mail at [email protected].