Lawyer accused of forgery and fraud

A Wardija lawyer was yesterday charged with forgery and fraud. Dr Patrick Spiteri, 37, pleaded not guilty to forging a contract and the signatures of Notary John Debono and defrauding Emanuel Muscat. He was granted bail against a Lm500 deposit and a...

A Wardija lawyer was yesterday charged with forgery and fraud.

Dr Patrick Spiteri, 37, pleaded not guilty to forging a contract and the signatures of Notary John Debono and defrauding Emanuel Muscat.

He was granted bail against a Lm500 deposit and a personal guarantee of Lm5,000.

Police Inspector Bernard Zarb prosecuted.

Dr Emmanuel Mallia appeared for Dr Spiteri.

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