Strathfield councillor faces investigation for alleged blackmail of mayor
Strathfield councillor Sharangan Maheswaran faces allegations of attempting to blackmail independent mayor Matthew Blackmore during a January 2023 meeting. Maheswaran reportedly threatened to release damaging information unless Blackmore resigned. The Independent Commission Against Corruption will investigate these claims as part of its Operation Rosny inquiry into local political corruption.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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