Former Strathfield councillor Sharangan Maheswaran appears for likely final ICAC hearing
Sharangan Maheswaran, a former Strathfield council member, returned to the Independent Commission Against Corruption for what appears to be his last day of public testimony.
The ICAC hearing continued as Sharangan Maheswaran, who previously served on Strathfield Council, came back for what is expected to be his final appearance before the commission. The inquiry has revisited allegations of blackmail and illicit dealings tied to past mayoral coups in the municipality. Maheswaran’s testimony is part of a broader investigation into historic corruption claims involving former mayors Alfred Tsang and Matthew Blackmore.
The commission has highlighted the role of a secret tape and a tarot reading in the alleged schemes. Observers note that the proceedings could shed new light on long-standing political intrigue in Strathfield.
Why it matters
The hearing could reveal hidden corruption in Strathfield’s local government and influence future political accountability.
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