Former Moreton Bay councillor Adrian Raedel’s corruption charge mentioned in court

A former councillor who is fighting a corruption charge brought by the CCC had the matter mentioned in court this week.

A former Moreton Bay councillor who is fighting a corruption charge in court had the matter heard today.

Adrian Raedel was charged with one count of official corruption last June following an investigation by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) into allegations of corrupt conduct.

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The CCC alleged that Mr Raedel corruptly received benefits including a sum of money, prepaid travel, accommodation and advertising.

Mr Raedel has stated he will fight the charges.

“For the time being, defending myself is going to take everything,” Cr Raedel said after being charged by the CCC.

The matter was mentioned in Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 20 and adjourned to October 6.

The allegations against Mr Raedel related to dealings with his long-time political donor, developer Tosh Murphy.

Mr Raedel unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Moreton Bay at the last election, while suspended from his role as councillor.

He was automatically suspended from his duties as councillor after being charged by the CCC, as per the legislation.