Darren Debono reaches agreement on HSBC hold-up on the eve of the trial
Darren Debono, one of the men charged with attempted hold-up in 2010 on the HSBC bench, reached a bargain plee in exchange for evidence against his co-accused.
He has reached an agreement with the prosecution and on Thursday will be pleading guilty to his involvement in the alleged crime following lengthy talks with authorities.
Debono, known as The Mouse, is understood to be offering evidence against co-accused Vincent Muscat known as the Brother.
He is expected to serve about 10 years in prison.
The two men are accused of their alleged role in the robbery as well as the attempted murder of two police constables in the shooting.
During the robbery, three men, wearing wigs and fake mustaches, entered the HSBC building in Qormi.
Police arrived at the scene after receiving information about suspicious activity in the building and, upon arrival, a vehicle, parked in front of the bank, rushed out with the officers running.
The three men were still inside the bank when someone called for help and officers returned.
When the intruders tried to leave, a shot was fired in which experts estimated that about 60 rounds had been fired.
During the commotion, the second getaway car managed to escape with all the intruders.
Muscat himself had offered details of the robbery to investigators to obtain his own pardon.
In 2020, the Times of Malta reported on the information offered, including the alleged involvement of Labor politician Carmelo Abela.
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