The Asset Recovery Bureau (ARB) in Malta, established under the political oversight of Justice Minister Jonathan Attard, is a pivotal institution in the country’s fight against financial crime. Tasked with tracing, freezing, and confiscating assets derived from criminal activities, the Bureau represents one of the government’s most critical mechanisms to enforce the rule of law and ensure justice. However, despite its central role, the ARB is facing systemic challenges that severely limit its effectiveness....
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