Ex-Official Avoids Jail in NSW Corruption Scandal

0:00On March 5th, here's the latest out of Sydney. A former transport for New South Wales official at the heart of a massive kickback scandal has dodged jail time for skipping an anti-corruption, hearing and breaking bail rules. Ibrahim Helmi accused of mastermining deals worth $343 million, got an 18-month community corrections order and a. Fine of $1,760 in court this week. He missed an independent commission against corruption inquiry back in May and didn't report to police as required on specific days. After going on the run for four months, officers found him hiding in a cupboard at a home in southwestern Sydney and arrested him on September 26th. The judge called out Helmi for wasting time and resources, frustrating the inquiry and delaying justice for the community. Still, his early guilty plea, clean record and mental health struggles helped him avoid prison. This stems from broader allegations that Helmi took $11.5 million in kickbacks like cash, gold and cryptocurrency from nine.

1:04Companies that scored row contracts. He went into hiding right after getting bail. The corruption probe wrapped up recently with Helmi testifying 18 times after his arrest. Officials hope the light sentence serves as a lifelong lesson while the full scandal fallout continues. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillo.com