Charles Polidano known as ic-Caqnu was arrested on Friday morning for questioning over suspected money laundering and corruption, Times of Malta reports. 

Polidano, 62, was arrested at his home by officers from the police’s Financial Crime Investigation Department. 

His son Gordon was also arrested.

Both were later released on police bail.

The construction tycoon in being investigated on suspected money laundering and corruption, the report adds.

Polidano Group is one of the leading construction firms, regularly involved in major national infrastructure projects.