Charles Perrottet told fugitive developer plan at Nobu dinner to have NSW MP ‘on his knees’, Icac hears
Summary
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating claims that Charles Perrottet and others received illegal donations from developer Jean Nassif to influence political outcomes and help with branch stacking. Charles Perrottet denied asking for money in exchange for political favors during a meeting in 2021 but admitted adding political language to requests for payment related to genuine consulting work.Key Facts
- Charles Perrottet met with developer Jean Nassif at Nobu restaurant in May 2021.
- Icac is investigating $2 million in alleged prohibited donations from Nassif or his company Toplace to NSW Liberal Party members.
- Donations were reportedly connected to efforts to damage the career of former minister David Elliott and remove a building commissioner critical of Nassif’s developments.
- Perrottet sent messages suggesting political strategies to isolate Elliott and thanked Nassif for his support.
- Perrottet denies asking Nassif for money in exchange for political favors but admits using political language to secure payments for consulting work.
- Jean Nassif left Australia for Lebanon in 2022 amid investigations, and police issued an arrest warrant for large-scale fraud involving his company Toplace.
- Nassif has not been formally charged but has a history of issues related to property developments.
- Nassif canceled a planned video testimony to Icac due to medical reasons.
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