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Emily Woods

Ex-mayor, developer faced court over corruption claims

Property developerJohn Woodman and former mayor Sameh Aziz have faced court on corruption charges. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Seven years since an anti-corruption watchdog began investigating secret payments, a former mayor and developer have faced court.

Former Casey mayor Sameh Aziz and property developer John Woodman appeared at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday via video link over $1.2 million of allegedly corrupted payments. 

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