Anthony Sevasta has been appointed Director and Chief Executive of the Asset Recovery Bureau, with the appointment effective immediately.

The Ministry for Justice and Governance announced the appointment after consultation with the Bureau’s Board, who agreed unanimously with the Government’s nomination.

Mr Sevasta has served as Chief Executive at Identity Malta for the last four years, prior to which he was Chief Information Officer within the same agency.

He hold a Master’s degree in Business Information Technology from the University of East London.

The Ministry said that Mr Sevasta will assume his new role with immediate effect, replacing Kenneth Camilleri, who served as Acting Director of the Asset Recovery Bureau for the last months.

Minister for Justice Edward Zammit Lewis thanked Dr Camilleri for his service, and expressed his confidence in Mr Sevasta as the new Director of the Bureau.

The Asset Recovery Bureau is tasked with tracing and disposing of assets that were acquired through illicit means. Its Board is chaired by Judge Joseph D. Camilleri and Eunice Maria Fiorini, and includes Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa, FIAU Director Kenneth Farrugia, and Commissioner for Inland Revenue Marvin Gaerty, who will be replaced by Joseph Caruana on 1st February.