Simon Aydelman, 50, a Moscow-born man resident in Naxxar, has been remanded in custody after having been arraigned today and accused of threatening his wife by various means in order to give him money.
He was also accused of causing a disturbance outside her home on Friday evening, scaring his wife and daughter, and violating previous court orders.
He was also accused of causing another disturbance in Naxxar square while drunk.
Mr Ayderlman pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody pending judgement.
Inspector Josric Mifsud prosecuted.