Developer Robert Matthews' alleged political ties and EB‑5 fundraising raise questions about past corruption investigations

Developer Robert Matthews' alleged political ties and EB‑5 fundraising raise questions about past corruption investigations The passage links a real‑estate developer to former Connecticut Governor John Rowland, mentions a possible straw‑buyer condo transaction, and shows a pattern of soliciting EB‑5 foreign investor money for a high‑profile hotel project. These details provide concrete names, dates, and alleged financial maneuvers that merit follow‑up, though the claims are largely unverified and the story has appeared in local reporting. Key insights: Matthews claimed a global luxury‑hotel track record that cannot be verified.; He was connected to former Connecticut Governor John Rowland in the 1990s.; Alleged straw‑buyer condo purchase in Washington, D.C., at a 20% premium to Rowland’s price.