22-year-old admits marriage of convenience

A 22-year-old man from Gudja was given a three month jail term suspended for one year after admitting before a court to a marriage of convenience to a Russian woman. Wayne Briffa pleaded guilty to marrying the woman in May 2007. Magistrate Antonio...

A 22-year-old man from Gudja was given a three month jail term suspended for one year after admitting before a court to a marriage of convenience to a Russian woman.

Wayne Briffa pleaded guilty to marrying the woman in May 2007. Magistrate Antonio Vella took into consideration Mr Briffa’s immediate admission and his full cooperation with the police.

Police Inspector Loiuse Calleja prosecuted.

Lawyers Franco Debono and Charmaine Cherrett appeared for Mr Briffa.

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