A private investigator has revealed to New South Wales’ anti-corruption body that he was directed by a lawyer to monitor a former Liberal MP, installing hidden surveillance equipment on a property linked to the politician. The admissions come as part of a corruption inquiry, where the investigator also disclosed providing covert recording devices to a fugitive property developer. Testimony from the hearing suggests a web of connections between legal professionals, political figures, and alleged illicit activities. The case raises fresh questions about potential misconduct within the state’s political and business circles.
Shane de Kauwe tells corruption inquiry he was instructed by Toplace laywer Sharangan Maheswaran to investigate minister David ElliottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA private investigator says he was asked to surveil a Liberal minister and provided secret recording devices to a fugitive property developer, the New South Wales anti-corruption watchdog has heard.Shane De Kauwe told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Tuesday he had installed a static camera on a building to record a person connected with the former NSW Liberal MP David Elliott. Continue reading...
