A 22-year-old man who yesterday admitted to a marriage of convenience with a Russian woman was given a three-month jail term suspended for one year.

Wayne Briffa of Gudja 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 before handing down sentence.

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