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RedHot25 · 04-08-2010, 10:30 AM

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1527555/

Toronto Star Story:
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/arti...cted-to-conman

Conservatives are furious with political power couple Helena Guergis and Rahim Jaffer after yet more revelations that question their behaviour and judgment, including suggestions Mr. Jaffer was telling business associates he still had sway with the Prime Minister.

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In a lengthy investigative article this morning, the Toronto Star details the events that led to charges of drunk drinking and cocaine possession being leveled against Mr. Jaffer last September.

Prior to his arrest north of the city that night, Mr. Jaffer had been in Toronto at a boozy dinner that included “busty hookers,” according to the article. He was there with financier Nazim Gillani, who according to the Toronto Star operates a company that is under investigation for possible investment fraud.

The article says Mr. Jaffer left the clear impression he had pull in the PMO and could provide government grants and money for business opportunities. Although he was defeated in his Edmonton riding in the 2008 election, he apparently continues to use his MP business card.

From the Star Article linked above:

Former MP Rahim Jaffer, a self-described peddler of government grants, credits and loans, was in fine form, chatting up prospective clients. Early the next morning, Gillani would greet the day with a colourful email to the night’s guests: “Mr. Jaffer has opened up the Prime Minister’s office to us,” he boasted, unaware at the time of how Jaffer’s night had ended. Gillani is a character. By last September, at least two major police departments and the federal taxman were after him on fraud or tax evasion allegations.

04-08-2010, 10:30 AM	#1
RedHot25 Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Probably stuck driving someone somewhere Exp:	Toronto Star - Rahim Jaffer boasted to businesses: I can get government money easily http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1527555/ Toronto Star Story: http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/arti...cted-to-conman Conservatives are furious with political power couple Helena Guergis and Rahim Jaffer after yet more revelations that question their behaviour and judgment, including suggestions Mr. Jaffer was telling business associates he still had sway with the Prime Minister. ... In a lengthy investigative article this morning, the Toronto Star details the events that led to charges of drunk drinking and cocaine possession being leveled against Mr. Jaffer last September. Prior to his arrest north of the city that night, Mr. Jaffer had been in Toronto at a boozy dinner that included “busty hookers,” according to the article. He was there with financier Nazim Gillani, who according to the Toronto Star operates a company that is under investigation for possible investment fraud. The article says Mr. Jaffer left the clear impression he had pull in the PMO and could provide government grants and money for business opportunities. Although he was defeated in his Edmonton riding in the 2008 election, he apparently continues to use his MP business card. From the Star Article linked above: Former MP Rahim Jaffer, a self-described peddler of government grants, credits and loans, was in fine form, chatting up prospective clients. Early the next morning, Gillani would greet the day with a colourful email to the night’s guests: “Mr. Jaffer has opened up the Prime Minister’s office to us,” he boasted, unaware at the time of how Jaffer’s night had ended. Gillani is a character. By last September, at least two major police departments and the federal taxman were after him on fraud or tax evasion allegations.