An ICAC probe has heard former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire was handed tens of thousands of dollars in return for his role in a 'cash-for-visa' scheme.
A corruption inquiry has heard former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire was handed tens of thousands of dollars in envelopes at Parliament House as payment for his role in a "cash-for-visa" scheme.The ICAC is investigating former MP Daryl Maguire's links to a "cash-for-visa" schemeThe Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating the former Member for Wagga Wagga over allegations he breached public trust by using his office for personal gain.
She told the inquiry the visa applicants were charged a fee that would be split between her, Mr Maguire and a regional business that agreed to sponsor the applicant. "Do you agree that on a number of occasions you delivered it to Mr Maguire in Parliament House?" Counsel Assisting Scott Robertson said.Ms Wang said on several occasions fees of $20,000 were split between her and Mr Maguire, who would keep $15,000.
The ICAC heard that former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire's role in the scheme was to convince Riverina businessmen to take part.The inquiry heard Mr Maguire was responsible for identifying businesses, mostly around Wagga Wagga, to take part in the scheme.
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