# Jury told Daphne Caruana Galizia was probing suspected corruption when murdered

In a Maltese murder trial, the jury heard that investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when she was killed by a car bomb in 2017. The detail highlights her role as an anti-corruption campaigner and adds context to the case against those accused of her murder.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/04/daphne-caruana-galizia-investigating-suspected-corruption-when-killed-jury-told) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:16 GMT