A man who runs a restaurant in Vittoriosa was arraigned in court today on charges of having produced false documents and committed perjury when he testified in a criminal case before Magistrate Aaron Bugeja three days ago. 

Matthew Dimech, 32, pleaded not guilty. 

The prosecution called for general interdiction should the court declare a conviction. 

The accused was granted bail against a deposit of €200 and a personal guarantee of €5,000. 

Superintendent Geoffrey Azzopardi and Inspector Josric Mifsud prosecuted.

Lawyers Franco Galea and Michael Scriha appeared for the accused.

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