Update 7: Oil scandal goes to court - Frank Sammut disclosed information on other suspects

Updated - Adds charges, videos Former Enemalta Chairman Tancred Tabone and petrochemist Frank Sammut have been arraigned in court and accused of corruption in the oil procurement scandal. Both pleaded not guilty and were granted bail. The first to be arraigned was Mr Tabone who was accused of aggravated bribery, a charge which carries a maximum jail term of 14 years. According to the charge sheet, Mr Tabone was also accused of bribery through his involvement in Island Bunker Oils Ltd, FP Holdings Ltd, Eldaren Shipping Lrd, Oarsman Maritime Ltd, Anchor Bay Maritime Ltd and Island Oils Holding Ltd . He was also accused of being an accomplice in the disclosure of profession information given to him in virtue of his public office, defrauding Mediterranean Offshore Bunkering Ltd (an Enemalta subsidiary) and money laundering. Mr Tabone, a former president of the Chamber of Commerce, categorically denied the charges and was granted bail. Bail was set against a personal guarantee of €15,000 and a deposit of €3,000. The police objected to bail, with Inspector Gafa explaining that Mr Tabone had not cooperated with the police investigation and that, therefore, evidence in his respect,...