Court interdicts former Sliema mayor for life

Besides a one-year jail term, Sliema’s former Nationalist mayor Nikki Dimech has been handed a lifetime interdiction, practically shutting him down as a certified auditor.

6 December 2012, 12:00am
by Karl Stagno-Navarra

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$When handing judgment, Magistrate Stafrace Zammit warned of serious consequences should Dimech, 39, not follow the interdiction order.$

When handing judgment, Magistrate Stafrace Zammit warned of serious consequences should Dimech, 39, not follow the interdiction order.

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Updated with Nikki Dimech's comments

Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit has imposed a lifetime interdiction on former Sliema PN mayor Nikki Dimech, who last Monday was jailed for a year, after being found guilty of soliciting a bribe from Stephen Buhagiar, the Council's former contracts manager.

When handing judgment, Magistrate Stafrace Zammit warned of "serious consequences" should Dimech, 39 not follow the interdiction order.

The order practically puts Dimech out of business as a certified public auditor, barring him from signing any accounts, contracts, cheques or documents. He will also not be able to vote.

Meanwhile, sources at the Accountancy Board which holds the warrants to all certified public accountants and auditors, said that the Board will await the outcome of Dimech's appeal before taking any decision on striking the former mayor off the register and withdrawing his warrant.

Meawhile, in comments to MaltaToday, Nikki Dimech contested the judgement and the interpretation given to his interdiction handed in his regard.

Dimech claims that until his appeal is decided, he may still sign documents and accounts. He also added that according to his interpretation of the judgment, the interdiction, soley prohibits him from voting.

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Wonder of wonders! PBS never mentions that Nikki as the ex PN i repeat PN Sliema mayor. I do not have to tell you waht they would have done of he was a PL mayor

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What are the chances that this magistrate is sent to Brussels and the Human Rights Courts to be taught the consequences of her actions? One understands the entitlements for being a GONZIPN lackey and serving without morals the Clan of Corruption with great fidelity especially when a higher judiciary position would be most welcome. It sure makes us proud to be Maltese and thank God that the country is only listed at 43rd, place on the corruption scale of countries. On this study have they really researched the monstrosities that are endorsed within the judiciary system in Malta? A bribe for a few hundred euros is assessed a punishment of 1 year in jail and lifetime interdiction, yet 60 million bribe is simply waived off, while a 150,000 euro bribe to the Foreign Ministry for issuing a Maltese citizenship to the most wanted criminal in Europe is rewarded with a Brussels appointment. The list is too long to keep listing the misadventures of the collusion and corruption of this administration cabals and oligarchs but this appointed and accommodating magistrate has saw fit to exert and exceed her power on someone who is irrelevant and at the bottom of the totem pole. One would think her Christian values re-emerge on Sundays during Mass and Holy Communion. Shame on this magistrate and the whole Maltese Judiciary system that endorses such actions.

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As he was found guilty [ subject to appeal] he got what is right a prison sentence but what is the point of ruining a person for life through an interdiction for life???? Is the the norm in such cases?

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I wonder if in the VAT scandal,there was anyone from those accused and found guilty of getting an interdiction! Even in the driving licenses' scandal, did anyone from those found guilty get an interdiction? It was CORRUPTION too, wasn't it!!!! The law should be applied to everyone!!!!