Liberal operative denies he invented pink paper record of agreement with fugitive developer, Icac hears
Summary
A corruption inquiry (ICAC) is investigating claims that a political operative, Jeremy Greenwood, and others received payments from a fugitive property developer, Jean Nassif, in exchange for fast-tracking development projects. Greenwood denied inventing a colorful paper note said to be proof of their agreement, and key figures related to the case have denied wrongdoing or are yet to give evidence.Key Facts
- Jeremy Greenwood is a political operative who told ICAC about an agreement with developer Jean Nassif involving payments for fast-tracking projects.
- The agreement allegedly involved $1 million per project for up to five projects, totaling up to $5 million.
- Greenwood described a pink or fuchsia folded note as the only written proof of this deal.
- Greenwood, Charles Perrottet, and Christian Ellis are accused of sharing about $2 million in payments from Nassif between 2020 and 2023.
- Charles Perrottet and Greenwood deny accepting illegal donations; Ellis is overseas and not participating in hearings.
- Dominic Perrottet, former premier and brother of Charles, is not involved in the investigation.
- Greenwood said a lawyer friend, Sharangan Maheswaran, acted for him and had a verbal payment agreement, raising possible conflict of interest issues.
- Jean Nassif, the developer, is a fugitive and was expected to appear by video, but delayed with a medical certificate.
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