‘Malicious campaign of whispers’: ICAC target launches legal action against political enemy
Former Strathfield Labor councillor Sharangan Maheswaran filed legal action against ex-mayor Matthew Blackmore on October 6, 2023, alleging injurious falsehood linked to rumors of blackmail. Maheswaran claims these accusations are fabricated and motivated by malice. The Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry will scrutinize the allegations involving both men and fellow councillor Karen Pensabene.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 07:44 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 07:50 UTC
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