Paschalino Cefai Detained After Arraignment in Gozo on Multiple Charges

Arraignment in Gozo Court

Paschalino Cefai, a 46-year-old man from Żebbuġ, Gozo, was arraigned before the Gozo Court on December 22, 2025, and subsequently detained under arrest. He pleaded not guilty to a series of charges, including molesting a woman, carrying a weapon, causing damages in a cafeteria, and breaching previous bail conditions. The proceedings were overseen by Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech.

Details of the Charges

The prosecution, led by Inspector Keith Xerri, presented multiple accusations against Cefai. The charges span several incidents over the past year.

• Between January and November 2025, Cefai is accused of molesting a woman and causing her to fear violence in Żebbuġ.
• On November 22, 2025, also in Żebbuġ, he allegedly carried a knife with a blade exceeding eight centimeters and breached public peace.
• An incident on October 23, 2025, in Rabat, saw Cefai accused of causing damage to a cafeteria, threatening its owner and another woman, and again breaching public peace.
• Furthermore, Cefai faces charges of failing to observe bail conditions imposed by a Judge and two different Magistrates between January and November 2025.

Court Proceedings and Outcome

During the arraignment, Paschalino Cefai entered a plea of not guilty to all charges brought against him. Despite his plea, the court ordered his detention under arrest, denying bail. He was represented by defense lawyer Anthony Stellini.