Salim Mehajer's alleged $20 million offshore transfer
The former mayor is reportedly under investigation.
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New Idea
Former local politician Salim Mehajer and his father are reportedly under investigation after they allegedly transferred $20 million overseas to Lebanon.
News.com.au reports NSW Police are investigating into the alleged money transfer.
Despite this allegations, the news site says transferring money into offshore accounts isn’t illegal.
Nine News reports, Mehajer’s property development company is currently under a separate investigation by the Australian Taxation Office.
Mehajer told The Australian his personal and company transactions 'are carried out under strict legal advice'.