Investigator surveilled MP for fugitive property developer Nassif
Private investigator Shane de Kauwe set up hidden cameras. He gave recording devices to fugitive developer Jean Nassif.
A private investigator told the NSW anti-corruption watchdog he was asked to watch Liberal MP David Elliott. He also gave secret recording devices to fugitive property developer Jean Nassif.
Shane de Kauwe said he set up a static camera on a building. It was to watch people connected to Elliott in 2022.
He invoiced Toplace $15,000 for this work. Shane de Kauwe also gave recording devices including voice recorder pens to Nassif and others.
ICAC is investigating claims that Nassif paid two million dollars to Liberal figures Christian Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood and Charles Perrottet for political outcomes. These allegedly included damaging Elliott's career and removing building commissioner David Chandler.
Chandler had been examining defects in Nassif's apartments. Nassif fled to Lebanon in 2022 and has denied being corrupt.
- Two million dollars
- Alleged donations
- $15,000
- Surveillance invoice
- Shane de Kauwe
- Investigator
- Jean Nassif to Lebanon 2022
- Developer fled
Why it mattersThe evidence suggests a coordinated plan to use hidden surveillance and recordings to influence political figures. It was also meant to protect a developer's business interests. This is central to the corruption inquiry.
AustraliaThis ICAC investigation into high-level NSW Liberal dealings with a fugitive developer cuts to questions of integrity in state government and whether political favours can be purchased.
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