In short
- Phone taps revealed Nassif allegedly offered $100,000 to influence Liberal preselection and discussed targeting political enemies.
- The inquiry examined $2 million in payments to Charles Perrottet, Jeremy Greenwood, and Christian Ellis, and scrutinised a $660,999 consulting arrangement for Anita Perrottet.
What happened
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) concluded public hearings for Operation Rosny, which investigated whether Jean Nassif, a property developer, paid Liberal Party operatives to secure political outcomes benefiting his developments. The inquiry featured evidence from 20 witnesses, including phone taps and financial records, and highlighted factional activities within the NSW Liberal Party.
Key moments included Nassif's video testimony from Beirut, intercepted calls discussing a $100,000 offer for preselection influence, and scrutiny of large payments to party figures and their associates. The inquiry also revealed that Dallas McInerney, former CEO of Catholic Schools NSW, performed a factory reset on his work devices during the investigation.
That's an enormous amount of money to be paid for circumstances where you cannot produce a scrap of evidence in relation to work done," Dr Dwyer put to Ms Perrottet.
In numbers
- $100,000 alleged offer to influence Liberal preselection
- $2 million payments to Charles Perrottet, Greenwood, and Ellis
- $660,999 consulting payments to Anita Perrottet
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What compliance teams should check
- Review all transactions involving Jean Nassif, Toplace, and payments to Liberal Party operatives for potential links to political influence.
- Scrutinise consulting arrangements and payments to Anita Perrottet, Charles Perrottet, Jeremy Greenwood, and Christian Ellis for adequate documentation and justification.
- Assess device management and data retention policies in light of Dallas McInerney's factory reset of Catholic Schools NSW work devices during the ICAC inquiry.
Why it matters
Operation Rosny highlights the AML/CFT risks posed by political donations, consulting arrangements, and payments that may be used to influence government decisions or fast-track approvals. The inquiry underscores the importance of robust due diligence, transparent record-keeping, and effective controls over politically exposed persons (PEPs) and their associates. Compliance officers must ensure that all high-value transactions, especially those involving political figures or their relatives, are fully documented and justified to mitigate corruption and money laundering risks.
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