Justin Farrugia 21 of San Gwann and Ellie Briffa, 18 of Birkirkara were today accused of holding two men against their will in a flat in Gzira, extorting €3,270 from them and falsifying and cashing a cheque for €2,220.

Farrugia was also accused of assaulting a police constable, driving without a licence and insurance, living off the prostitution of Ellie Briffa, harassing both victims and breaching the conditions of a previous release.

Farrugia, on her own was accused of being an accomplice in the extortion, and loitering for the purposes of prostitution.

Both pleaded not guilty.

The two victims were allegedly clients of Ms Farrugia and were held hostage in a flat in Gzira on March 14.

The accused were remanded in custody.

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