A former transport official who evaded police for months was found "hiding in a cupboard", the state's corruption commission has been told.

Ibrahim Helmy, 38, was brought in handcuffs to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) after being arrested last month over his failure to appear before the commission.

ICAC is investigating allegations that Mr Helmy, who worked for Transport for NSW for 15 years, received $11.5 million in payments for helping contractors secure roadworks jobs, often at inflated prices.

Mr Helmy told the inquiry he knew about the ICAC summons and the warrant being issued for his arrest.

In fact, he even watched the first day of public hearings in July, via ICAC's live stream.

Counsel Assisting Rob Ranken SC asked Mr Helmy whether he had watched the op

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