Conflicting evidence given by an alleged victim led to the acquittal of a man from charges of trying to influence a witness in a case against him.

Eugenio Gaffarena, 50, of Mqabba had allegedly approached Joseph Azzopardi, who had developed without a building permit, claiming to be Mepa official Joseph Farrugia and asking for a sum of money to get him the required permit.

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