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NSW ICAC Witness Ibrahim Helmy Arrested in Lakemba Under Watchdog Warrant

Police say he will be detained to secure his appearance when the ICAC hearings resume on October 7.

Overview

  • He was taken to Campsie Police Station after Cybercrime Squad detectives arrested him on Friday afternoon in Sydney’s south-west.
  • The ICAC issued the warrant after he failed to attend a compulsory examination in May.
  • The corruption inquiry has heard allegations he received more than $11.5 million in benefits through cash, gold and cryptocurrency and steered major transport contracts to preferred firms.
  • Testimony to the commission cited about $343 million in Transport for NSW payments to companies suspected to have corrupt ties, including roughly $100 million to Protection Barriers Pty Ltd between 2020 and 2024.
  • NSW Police say no criminal charges have been laid, and the Operation Wyvern public hearings are adjourned until October 7.