‘We have something that will kill Elliott’: Icac questions former Labor councillor over message
Former councillor Sharangan Maheswaran is testifying before the Independent Commission Against Corruption regarding a message about damaging the reputation of a government minister. The inquiry is investigating potential misconduct and blackmail involving property developers and political figures.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights concerns regarding political integrity, corruption, and the influence of property developers on local government officials.
Former Strathfield councillor Sharangan Maheswaran arriving at Icac hearings on Friday. Maheswaran denies the message related to work for Jean Nassif. Photograph: George Chan/AAP Former Strathfield councillor Sharangan Maheswaran arriving at Icac hearings on Friday. Maheswaran denies the message related to work for Jean Nassif. Photograph: George Chan/AAP Independent Commission Against Corruption ‘We have something that will kill Elliott’: Icac questions former Labor councillor over message Sharangan Maheswaran denies message he received about NSW minister David Elliot was related to work for fugitive property developer
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