The Criminal Court yesterday increased the bail deposit imposed on two men who stand charged with defrauding the Casinò di Venezia, in Vittoriosa, of about €172,000 (Lm74,000) and with money laundering.

Three men, two Italians - Fabio Zulian and Gaetano Caramazza - and a Slovenian - Nevio Barut, had been granted bail under house arrest and ordered to place a deposit of Lm5,000 and a personal guarantee of Lm15,000. The Slovenian did not have the necessary money and was remanded in custody.

Following an appeal by the Attorney General, the Criminal Court decided that they had to either deposit the sum of Lm15,000 each or pledge something that has the equivalent value or otherwise bind themselves that they would pay such an amount.

Lawyers Stefano Filletti and Joe Brincat appeared for Mr Zulian.

Lawyers Josè Herrera and Veronique Dalli appeared for Mr Caramazza.

Lawyer Gianella Caruana Curran appeared in parte civile for Vittoriosa Gaming Ltd.

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