Riverton MP faces US lawsuit over $1 million unpaid loan
West Australian Labor MP Jagadish Krishnan is being sued in New Jersey over a $1 million unpaid loan.
Riverton MP Jagadish Krishnan is defending himself against a lawsuit filed in New Jersey over a $1 million loan made in May 2024. Businessman Kannan Amalraj claims Krishnan has not repaid the money within the agreed timeframe.
Krishnan travelled to the US to raise funds for Spectrum Health, a GP network where he was a major shareholder until its recent sale. The loan was extended during this trip.
Amalraj paid for Krishnan's accommodation, meals and travel. Krishnan did not declare these costs on his annual return.
Krishnan denies wrongdoing. He launched defamation proceedings against Amalraj in the WA Supreme Court this week.
- $1 million
- Loan amount
- October 20, New Jersey court
- Lawsuit filed
- Jagadish Krishnan, Riverton
- MP name
- May 2024
- Loan date
Why it mattersA sitting MP faces potential legal liability. There are also questions about undeclared gifts. This could affect his political standing.
AustraliaA Western Australian Labor MP is under legal scrutiny; politicians are required to declare gifts or expenses received.
✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 2 h ago
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