Sharangan Maheswaran gave evidence at ICAC on Friday, denying that a message about NSW Liberal minister David Elliott was linked to work by Greenwood’s company Beckington for fugitive property developer Jean Nassif. Maheswaran, a former Strathfield councillor and Toplace executive, acknowledged he shared a “common interest” with Greenwood, a conservative Liberal operative, but insisted the message did not relate to political work for Nassif.
According to reports from the hearing, Maheswaran was in no hurry to answer questions during his first appearance at the inquiry, with observers noting his deliberate responses. The former councillor’s testimony comes as ICAC investigates potential corrupt conduct involving political figures and property developers in New South Wales.
The Guardian reported that Greenwood’s message referred to “something that will kill Elliott,” but Maheswaran rejected any connection to Nassif, who is currently a fugitive from justice. The inquiry continues to hear evidence on the relationships between lobbyists, councillors, and developers in the state.