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Texts, Threats, and Political Secrets | Melbourne News
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Summary
Former councillor Sharangan Maheswaran faces scrutiny from ICAC over alleged ties to lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood and developer Jean Nassif, centering on a chilling 2020 text threatening to “kill Elliot” — a reference to former minister David Elliott. While Maheswaran insists he acted lawfully and in public interest, the probe digs into whether he helped orchestrate political sabotage and illegal donations tied to Nassif’s controversial development projects. Complicating matters, Maheswaran’s connection to Nassif came through his daughter Ashlyn, who recently pleaded guilty to misleading Westpac — and Maheswaran claims his own firm was never just him doing the work. Greenwood, meanwhile, alleges Maheswaran helped arrange security for him to dodge parliamentary inquiry. The investigation remains open as Maheswaran continues to defend his actions in person. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/18/icac-labor-sharangan-maheswaran-david-elliot-message-jean-nassif-ntwnfb More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3c3d422719d0ee4a Report issues to [email protected].