Man on trial accused of corrupting minors online

A 32-year-old man has gone on trial, accused of corrupting three minors via webcam. Mr. Justice Aaron Bugeja will try the accused without a jury, upholding an application filed by the accused who wished to avail himself of this legal right. He is accused of corruption of minors aged under 15, namely a 12-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl. “The crime of corruption of minors doesn’t require contact, even the presence of the minor is sufficient,” said the lawyer. Lawyers Angele Vella and Danika Vella are prosecuting on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General.