Shane de Kauwe
Australiaprivate investigatorMale5.4Global Dominance: 0.01%Shane de Kauwe is a former Australian Federal Police officer who has transitioned into the private investigation sector, leading a firm called Elite Risk Services. He has been involved in high-profile cases, including providing surveillance services for various political and business figures. De Kauwe's firm has come under scrutiny due to its connections with controversial figures, including property developer Jean Nassif and allegations of political branch-stacking. As the subject of ongoing investigations related to corruption inquiries, de Kauwe has maintained a stance of denying any wrongdoing and asserts that his services are utilized by both sides of politics.
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Shane De Kauwe was named by Maheswaran as a private investigator involved in the case.
Sharangan Maheswaran appears in ICAC hearingsAustralia· 2026-09-23
Shane De Kauwe is a private investigator who was named by Sharangan Maheswaran in the inquiry.
Sharangan Maheswaran, former Toplace lawyer and Strathfield councillor, to continue evidenceAustralia· 2026-09-23Shane De Kauwe recorded breakfast orders during surveillance of mayor Matthew Blackmore.
Private investigator Shane De Kauwe recorded breakfast orders during surveillance of mayor Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-09-22
Shane De Kauwe is a private investigator who reported an alleged extortion attempt involving Jean Nassif.
ICAC told private investigator told police about alleged extortion attempt against Jean NassifAustralia· 2026-09-22
Shane De Kauwe is describing the investigative work he conducted for Sharangan Maheswaran into David Elliott and Hills Shire councillors.
Shane De Kauwe, former AFP officer and private investigator, to give evidenceAustralia· 2026-09-22
Shane De Kauwe is a private investigator allegedly engaged by Maheswaran for surveillance work.
What we learnt from ICAC week eightAustralia· 2026-09-20
Shane De Kauwe is a private investigator mentioned in relation to secret recording equipment.
What we learnt from week seven’s appearances by Liberal lobbyist Jeremy GreenwoodAustralia· 2026-09-11
Shane De Kauwe is a private investigator mentioned in a text message exchange regarding secret recording equipment.
Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence about sealed envelope and ‘wire me up’ text messageAustralia· 2026-09-09
The lawyer’s go-to firm for surveillance was Elite Risk Services, led by former Australian Federal Police officer Shane de Kauwe.
ICAC target Sharangan Maheswaran launches legal action against political enemy Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-07-10
