‘If you harm my project, I’ll harm you’: former NSW official tells Icac about fugitive developer’s call
Summary
A Sydney property developer named Jean Nassif threatened David Chandler, the former building commissioner of New South Wales, warning him not to delay or harm his building projects. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating whether illegal payments were made by Nassif to influence political decisions and if politicians tried to remove Chandler from his position.Key Facts
- Jean Nassif is a Sydney developer who allegedly threatened David Chandler in a phone call in 2021.
- Chandler was the New South Wales building commissioner responsible for inspecting buildings for defects.
- Chandler banned Nassif from being present at building inspections after the threat.
- ICAC is investigating $2 million allegedly paid by Nassif to young conservatives in the NSW Liberal Party.
- The payments may have been made to achieve political goals, including removing Chandler as building commissioner.
- Nassif fled Australia for rural Lebanon in 2022 but is expected to appear before ICAC by video link.
- Chandler said there was a campaign to damage his reputation by spreading false information and anonymous threats.
- Chandler reported an alleged extortion attempt involving a $5 million demand to lift building orders to his superiors, who ordered an internal audit.
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