Gozo ministry officials are being investigated by the police in connection with alleged misappropriation of public funds dating back to 2008.

The electricity supply of three private residences in remote rural areas was allegedly paid for through ministry funds, when the bill should have been footed by the owners.

The State energy provider, Enemalta, is only legally obliged to supply a feed up to a certain point.

However, a recent audit at the State corporation uncovered at least three cases in which the Gozo ministry paid for this extension of supply, which ran into the thousands of euros, according to police sources.

Read more in The Sunday Times of Malta.

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