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Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Fugitive took bundles of cash at fast-food restaurant, inquiry told
A part-owner of a small Sydney line marking company has told an anti-corruption inquiry he handed over envelopes of cash at an Oporto fast-food restaurant and his Wetherill Park offices to an allegedly corrupt NSW transport department employee during work on the city's M4 motorway. Emails, text messages and spreadsheets in 2013 shown to the inquiry reveal that Complete Linemarking director Peco 'Peter' Jankulovski and Ibrahim Helmy, who was at that time an employee of Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), arranged to meet on numerous occasions at an Oporto restaurant and the company's premises, where cash would be handed over. In one exchange via text message in August 2013, Helmy asked Jankulovski if there were many people at his company's premises. Jankulovski confirmed to the inquiry on Thursday that Helmy was expressing a reluctance to meet there too often because it was where cash was handed over. Some of the withdrawals of cash for Helmy were made from the personal bank accounts of Jankulovski and his wife. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating allegations Helmy was the mastermind behind corrupt relationships with companies, including Complete Linemarking, that were paid at least $343 million in contracts by Transport for NSW. Helmy, 38, failed to appear before the ICAC in May and police have a warrant out for his arrest. Helmy is alleged to have pocketed $11.5 million in kickbacks – including bundles of cash, gold bullion and cryptocurrency – over a 15-year period from contractors in return for them being awarded work on roads. The inquiry heard that as part of Complete Linemarking's arrangement with Helmy, which began in 2012, Jankulovski would send the then-RMS employee a breakdown of his company's costings. Helmy would respond by sending back revised figures to Jankulovski with instructions to invoice them to the roads agency. Another method was to falsely increase the quantities of materials, rather than inflating the cost of the work.
The Age
5 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Fugitive took bundles of cash at fast-food restaurant, inquiry told
A part-owner of a small Sydney line marking company has told an anti-corruption inquiry he handed over envelopes of cash at an Oporto fast-food restaurant and his Wetherill Park offices to an allegedly corrupt NSW transport department employee during work on the city's M4 motorway. Emails, text messages and spreadsheets in 2013 shown to the inquiry reveal that Complete Linemarking director Peco 'Peter' Jankulovski and Ibrahim Helmy, who was at that time an employee of Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), arranged to meet on numerous occasions at an Oporto restaurant and the company's premises, where cash would be handed over. In one exchange via text message in August 2013, Helmy asked Jankulovski if there were many people at his company's premises. Jankulovski confirmed to the inquiry on Thursday that Helmy was expressing a reluctance to meet there too often because it was where cash was handed over. Some of the withdrawals of cash for Helmy were made from the personal bank accounts of Jankulovski and his wife. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating allegations Helmy was the mastermind behind corrupt relationships with companies, including Complete Linemarking, that were paid at least $343 million in contracts by Transport for NSW. Helmy, 38, failed to appear before the ICAC in May and police have a warrant out for his arrest. Helmy is alleged to have pocketed $11.5 million in kickbacks – including bundles of cash, gold bullion and cryptocurrency – over a 15-year period from contractors in return for them being awarded work on roads. The inquiry heard that as part of Complete Linemarking's arrangement with Helmy, which began in 2012, Jankulovski would send the then-RMS employee a breakdown of his company's costings. Helmy would respond by sending back revised figures to Jankulovski with instructions to invoice them to the roads agency. Another method was to falsely increase the quantities of materials, rather than inflating the cost of the work.
Business Wire
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Oakland Police Department Selects Mark43 to Modernize Public Safety Technology
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Mark43, the leading public safety operations platform, announced its partnership with the Oakland Police Department (OPD) in a technology upgrade aimed at enhancing officer efficiency, compliance, and data-driven policing. OPD is set to adopt Mark43's cloud-native Records Management System (RMS), OnScene (mobile application), and Analytics. 'Across California, there's a growing urgency to equip officers with technology that keeps pace with the demands of modern policing,' said Bob Hughes, CEO at Mark43. Located in the heart of the Bay Area, Oakland is home to over 400,000 residents, served by a dedicated force of approximately 650 sworn officers. Facing increased and ongoing operational and compliance challenges with its legacy on-premises system, OPD sought a future-proof solution. 'This systems upgrade represents a real step forward in our broader effort to modernize our IT infrastructure and systems,' said George Binda, Head of IT Enterprise Infrastructure for the City of Oakland. 'By partnering with Mark43, we plan to provide our police department with secure, cloud-based technology that enables them to continue delivering high-quality public safety services to our community.' OPD's upgrade to Mark43 comes amidst a broader shift towards modernization across the city. 'We are moving ahead with purpose to retire systems that have reached their operational limits and bring in modern, reliable tools that give our officers the support they need to serve Oakland with confidence,' said Dr. Carlo M. Beckman, Head of Information Technology and Strategic Initiatives at OPD. 'We want officers to come to work and feel supported, and that means better hardware like patrol vehicles or mobile computers and better software; Mark43 is a part of that vision.' He added, 'And because it's in the cloud, we won't be weighed down by the technological debt that can come with legacy systems.' 'Across California, there's a growing urgency to equip officers with technology that keeps pace with the demands of modern policing,' said Bob Hughes, CEO at Mark43. 'With Mark43, OPD is gaining a platform that delivers real-time data, faster reporting, and smarter decision-making — all critical to serving communities safely and effectively. We're proud to help accelerate this statewide movement toward innovation that truly supports those on the front lines.' Mark43 RMS, built on AWS GovCloud, delivers premier security, efficiency and mobility. 'While our current RMS has served the Oakland Police Department well for more than two decades, it was designed for an earlier era,' Dr. Beckman said. 'Moving to Mark43 will align us with current federal reporting requirements and provide officers with a modern interface with built-in error checking to ease the shift from summary UCR data to detailed NIBRS submissions.' Mark43 Analytics will power data-driven policing and real-time reporting across the department and community. 'We anticipate that we will be able to automate large portions of weekly crime statistic compilation and data submission to the Department of Justice. Ultimately, we will be able to direct our community members to an online dashboard where crime statistics are always available. That level of visibility will be valuable for our officers, our leadership team, and the public,' Dr. Beckman said. 'By adopting Mark43, we are reinforcing OPD's commitment to data-informed operations.' This announcement reinforces Mark43's continued commitment to advancing public safety across California and follows recent partnerships with the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department and San Diego County Sheriff's Office. To learn more about Mark43 and how the platform is being embraced across the state, visit
Business Recorder
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PM launches first-ever AI-powered customs clearance, RSM
ISLAMABAD: In a game-changing move set to revolutionise the trade and tax landscape, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday unveiled the country's first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Customs Clearance and Risk Management System (RMS). In a high-profile meeting chaired by the prime minister to review ongoing Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reforms, officials revealed the new system leverages AI and automated bots to estimate the cost and nature of goods during imports and exports – a first for Pakistan's trade sector. During a briefing to the prime minister, FBR officials claimed that this marks a historic leap, moving Pakistan's customs operations firmly into the digital age for the first time. The early tests of the AI-driven RMS have been nothing short of spectacular, the meeting was told, with the system showing a 92 per cent improvement in overall performance, while goods declarations flagged for tax collection increased by 83 per cent. Even more impressively, they added, clearance through the 'green channel' – the fast-track lane for low-risk shipments – has increased by 2.5 times, promising major time savings for traders. The system's brain, according to the FBR, comprises cutting-edge machine learning algorithms that continuously evolve by analysing the movement of goods in real time, significantly reducing the need for human intervention and its commonly associated inefficiencies. In his remarks, Prime Minister Sharif hailed the reform as one of the government's top priorities to 'automate the tax system, making it more transparent and effective.' He emphasised that the new tech-powered framework will simplify doing business in Pakistan and provide much-needed relief to taxpayers burdened by bureaucracy. 'Less human intervention means less corruption, quicker clearances, and more money in the government's coffers,' he noted, urging officials to ensure the system is integrated and sustainable for the long term. Sharif also applauded the FBR team for their efforts in developing the system, stressing that Pakistan must keep pace with global standards to attract investment and bolster economic growth. The meeting also highlighted a parallel breakthrough – a video analytics-based tool designed to improve tax collection in Pakistan's manufacturing sector. This technology promises to automate tax assessments transparently and efficiently, removing room for human error or manipulation. Tested with a reported 98 per cent accuracy rate, the system is poised to significantly boost government revenue and ease compliance for businesses – a major step forward for Pakistan's fiscal health. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, the FBR chairman Rashid Mehmood Langrial, and other senior officials attended the meeting, collectively pledging full support for these transformative initiatives. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
07-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
FBR unveils AI-powered clearance system
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced Pakistan's first Artificial Intelligence-based Custom Clearance and Risk Management System (RMS). The development came on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During a meeting chaired by the premier in the federal capital to review the ongoing reform measures by the FBR, it was informed that under the new system, the estimation of the cost and nature of goods during import and export will be conducted using artificial intelligence and bots. The new risk management system, based on modern technology, will continuously improve through automation using machine learning, along with the movement of goods, the meeting was told. "During the initial testing of the new system, over 92% improved performance was observed." The briefing showed that in initial testing, not only was 83% more Goods Declarations (GD) determined for tax collection, but goods clearance through the green channel also increased two and a half times. It was informed in the meeting that the new risk management system will bring transparency to the system, minimize human intervention, and provide ease to businessmen. With the launch of the new system, immediate and effective estimation of goods and their cost will be possible, resulting in time savings. The meeting was further informed that the implementation of the new system will reduce pressure on customs officials, enhance transparency and efficiency, and facilitate businessmen. The premier pointed out that reforms in the FBR were among the government's top priorities. "By automating the tax system, we are making it more transparent and effective," the prime minister said adding that the technology-based modern system will bring ease in doing business and provide convenience to taxpayers. Due to reduced human intervention, the premier noted that the system will be more efficient, saving both time and money. He directed the authorities concerned to make the new system integrated and sustainable. The prime minster appreciated the officers and staff who worked on the development of the new risk management system. The meeting was briefed on video analytics-based measures to increase tax collection in the manufacturing sector. With this system, tax collection in these sectors will be automated and conducted transparently, which will increase government revenue and allow taxpayers to pay taxes without human interference. The meeting was also informed that this system is cost-effective and showed 98% efficiency during initial testing. The meeting also reviewed the potential for increased tax revenue following its implementation in manufacturing for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Chairman FBR and other senior government officials attended the meeting.
