Maltese firm Alkagesta, under investigation for illegal Libyan oil shipments, openly recruits Russian-speaking staff to manage operations

In 2024, Maltese investment company Alkagesta, under international investigation for alleged Libyan oil smuggling, reportedly acted swiftly to hire Russian-speaking personnel.

The company even published an unusual vacancy on Maltapark for an “Operations Specialist” whose main duty was to communicate with clients in Russian. Normally, firms with Alkagesta’s profile rely on discreet recruitment channels, but this time the search was made openly and publicly — a sign of urgency or even desperation.

The job posting raised questions about the firm’s clientele and operations, particularly as investigators continue to examine its alleged role in sanction-busting oil deals.