Inquiry examines alleged luxury car discussions tied to developer funds

The short version

• New South Wales corruption hearings revealed messages between Liberal operatives discussing whether to buy a Ferrari or a Porsche using funds from developer Jean Nassif.[The Guardian]
• Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood, Charles Perrottet, and Christian Ellis allegedly shared millions in payments connected to fast-tracked development approvals.[The Guardian]
• The commission alleges the money funded efforts to alter local council leadership and unseat the state building commissioner.[The Guardian]
• Both Greenwood and Charles Perrottet have denied receiving unlawful political donations as the investigation continues.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• Jeremy Greenwood and Christian Ellis exchanged messages about whether to purchase a Porsche or a Ferrari using payments received from Toplace property projects.[The Guardian]
• Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood, Charles Perrottet, and Christian Ellis allegedly split $2 million in funds from fugitive developer Jean Nassif.[The Guardian]
• Greenwood acknowledged that the group was offered $1 million per project accepted into the state government fast-track scheme.[The Guardian]
• The anti-corruption inquiry alleges the payments were intended to finance political goals, including replacing Hills Shire council members and attempting to oust building commissioner David Chandler.[The Guardian]
• Charles Perrottet and Greenwood have denied accepting any illegal political donations.[The Guardian]

Sources

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• Liberal operatives discussed whether to buy Porsche or Ferrari with developer’s payments, Icac hearsThe Guardian - World