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ICAC Operation Rosny investigation

Overview

Sharangan Maheswaran, a former executive at the collapsed property firm Toplace and former lawyer for developer Jean Nassif, has provided testimony to the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) as part of the Operation Rosny probe.

During hearings, Maheswaran denied allegations that he lied to the commission regarding a $148,500 cheque allegedly involving Charles Perrottet, the brother of former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet. Maheswaran rejected claims that he was attempting to conceal the nature of the transaction to avoid political scrutiny.

Maheswaran also testified regarding an alleged attempt to influence media coverage concerning former police minister David Elliott. He stated he offered $1,000 to a lobbyist to help secure a story about Elliott breaching COVID-19 restrictions, though he characterized the offer as “not a serious offer.” The inquiry is investigating whether Nassif sought to damage Elliott’s political career. Maheswaran remains a person of interest in the investigation, facing additional accusations related to blackmail and illegal recording.

Entities

Sharangan Maheswaran · Independent Commission Against Corruption · Jean Nassif · Charles Perrottet · Toplace

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Sharangan Maheswaran testified that his offer of $1,000 to a lobbyist was not a serious offer. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Maheswaran offered $1,000 to lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood to help secure a media story about David Elliott. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Maheswaran paid an investigator approximately $1,000 to conduct surveillance and take photographs of David Elliott’s street. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] The ICAC is investigating whether developer Jean Nassif intended to damage the political career of David Elliott. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] David Elliott has denied any wrongdoing regarding allegations of breaching COVID restrictions. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Maheswaran is a person of interest in the public inquiry known as Operation Rosny. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au

Timeline

about 23 hours ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Sharangan Maheswaran testifies at ICAC regarding David Elliott
Sharangan Maheswaran testified at ICAC hearings that he offered $1,000 to a lobbyist to help publish a story alleging former minister David Elliott breached COVID rules.
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Sharangan Maheswaran denies lying to ICAC over $148,500 cheque
Former Toplace executive Sharangan Maheswaran has denied lying to the NSW ICAC regarding a $148,500 cheque allegedly involving a Liberal Party operative and property developer Jean Nassif.

Sources

americanindependent.com · brisbanetimes.com.au · smh.com.au · theage.com.au