Private investigator surveilled Liberal minister and supplied Jean Nassif with recording devices, Icac hears
A private investigator testified at an anti-corruption inquiry that he was hired to surveil a Liberal minister and provide recording devices to a property developer. The inquiry is investigating allegations of illegal donations and political interference in New South Wales.
Why it matters
The case highlights potential corruption and the influence of property developers on political outcomes in Australian governance.
Private investigator Shane de Kauwe giving evidence to Icac on Tuesday. The commission heard he was asked to surveil a Liberal minister, David Elliott. Photograph: ICAC Private investigator Shane de Kauwe giving evidence to Icac on Tuesday. The commission heard he was asked to surveil a Liberal minister, David Elliott. Photograph: ICAC Independent Commission Against Corruption Private investigator surveilled Liberal minister and supplied Jean Nassif with recording devices, Icac hears Shane de Kauwe tells corruption inquiry he was instructed by Toplace laywer Sharangan Maheswaran to investigate minister David Elliott
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A private investigator says he was asked to surveil a Liberal minister and provided secret recording devices to a fugitive property developer, the New South Wales anti-corruption watchdog has heard.
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