Nassif admits $1 million offer to Liberal faction in ICAC hearing
Jean Nassif says he offered $1 million to the Liberal Party's reformers faction. He wanted help getting his Toplace projects approved.
Fugitive property developer Jean Nassif appeared before NSW's corruption watchdog via video link from Lebanon. Nassif admitted offering $1 million to members of the Liberal Party's reformers faction.
This was in exchange for help getting his Toplace projects approved. Jeremy Greenwood and Christian Ellis are Liberal Party leaders.
They met with Nassif about reducing media criticism of defects in his projects. Nassif also discussed complaints he made to former PM Tony Abbott.
He also discussed his interactions with former police minister David Elliott. Despite active fraud warrants against him, Nassif is providing evidence to the ICAC inquiry.
- 1 million dollars
- Amount offered
- Jeremy Greenwood, Christian Ellis
- Liberal powerbrokers
- Lebanon
- Developer location
- Active fraud warrants
- Warrant status
Why it mattersA major corruption inquiry reveals alleged political gifts. These were meant to influence government approval of commercial projects.
AustraliaNSW political corruption scandal implicates senior Liberal Party figures; raises questions about property development approval processes.
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