Michael Mallia
Head of Malta Police Liaison Bureau at Europol and Assistant Commissioner
Michael Mallia currently serves as the Head of the Malta Police Liaison Bureau within the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation based in The Hague. He maintains the rank of Assistant Commissioner within the national police force following his promotion in late 2018. He represents Malta’s strategic policing interests through this key European agency.
His professional history includes serving as Superintendent before transitioning to an international liaison capacity in early 2016. He manages a portfolio covering both domestic operations and cross-border criminal justice cooperation. He brings over a decade of experience in policing coordination to his current mandate.
While frequently associated with the gambling sector due to Malta's regulatory prominence, he operates strictly from a law enforcement perspective. He appeared on the speaking roster for major industry events like SiGMA World 2026 to discuss crime prevention and compliance. His involvement focuses on regulatory oversight and anti-money laundering strategies rather than commercial sales.
It is crucial to distinguish his career path from other public figures holding the same name in the region. Various unrelated individuals include a former employers association president or a minister who previously handled gaming policy. This individual remains actively engaged in public service and does not hold commercial positions in the iGaming market.