Contract of ambassador to Cuba charged with human smuggling terminated
Andre D'Amato presenting his letters of credence to Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic of Cuba in January 2023. Photo: MFA
The Foreign Ministry immediately terminated the contract of Malta’s non-resident ambassador to Cuba who was arrested and charged with human smuggling and money laundering.Andre D’Amato, 37, from Mosta, an ICT professional and company director, was appointed ambassador in 2020 but had his contract rescinded as soon as the ministry was informed of his arraignment.D’Amato was...