SYDNEY—In a revelation that has scandalised the local dim sum community and the entire New South Wales Labor apparatus, prosecutors announced proceedings against former MP Ernest Wong and famed restaurateur Jonathan Yee for allegedly disguising political donations as delicious appetizers during Chris Minns’ 2015 campaign for Kogarah.

The investigation, launched when an Electoral Commission intern mistook a suspiciously plump envelope labeled “Pork Buns—Extra Cash” for lunch, uncovered what experts are now calling “Sydney’s most flavorful political scandal.” Prosecutors allege that Wong and Yee circumvented funding laws by stuffing wads of cash into takeaway containers, later delivered to campaign HQ amid cries of “It’s just MSG!”

“We simply thought the campaign needed more dough,” explained an unrepentant Wong from outside the courthouse, clutching a steaming shaomai. “And who could resist the fortune cookies? Mine said, ‘Big win coming soon—if no one looks in the egg rolls.’”

Yee, reached for comment while prepping for his upcoming BYO Court Appearance banquet, was less philosophical: “If giving money in spring roll wrappers is wrong, I don’t want to be right. Besides, everyone loves a surprise filling.”

Chris Minns, now Premier, denied knowledge of the scheme, stating, “Look, as is customary, I ate everything in my lunchbox without checking first. If someone slipped me $50 notes between the prawn crackers, that’s between them and the gods of yum cha.”

The Queensland branch of the Labor Party has reportedly cancelled all future fundraising curry nights until further notice.