Controversial Sydney property developer Salim Mehajer has rejected claims his wife has taken out an AVO against him, saying police are behind the application.
The former Auburn deputy mayor says he and his wife Aysha are still together.
"The police seem to have nothing better to do then follow our footsteps," the suspended ex-councillor told the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday.
"Aysha has NOT taken out an AVO against me," he said.
"The police are pursuing for an AVO."
A NSW Police spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that officers from Sydney City Local Area Command made an application for an apprehended violence order against a 30-year-old man on Monday.
Aysha Mehajer's maiden name, Learmonth, was used in the application.
The case is due to be heard in a Sydney court on Wednesday.
Police would not comment on Mr Mehajer's claims as the case is before the courts, a NSW Police spokesman told AAP.
The couple hit the headlines after their over-the-top wedding last August that closed down a Sydney street and triggered investigations that ultimately shut down the Auburn council.
The lavish wedding featured a motorcade of luxury sports cars worth $50 million, a jet fly-past and Mr Mehajer arriving at the ceremony in one of four helicopters that landed in a local Lidcombe park.
Since then controversy has followed.
Mr Mehajer has several business dealing matters before the courts and last year pleaded not guilty to a charge of intimidation over the allegations he made threats to Bruce Herat, the father of a Lindt Cafe siege survivor.
Mr Mehajer lost his position as Auburn deputy mayor and the council sacked in February, with a public inquiry investigating allegations some councillors made planning and development decisions that benefited themselves and family members.
The inquiry remains ongoing.
