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The Fake Sheikh Exposed
Panorama's John Sweeney speaks to some of Mazher Mahmood's highest profile targets and the men who helped him stitch them up.
For decades, Mazher Mahmood exposed various personalities in the News of the World whilst posing as a fake sheikh. But after the collapse of the drugs trial of pop star Tulisa Contostavlos, a judge accused Mahmood of lying. Now, Panorama's John Sweeney speaks to some of his highest profile targets and the men who helped him expose them. They allege that the Fake Sheikh was the real crook, using sophisticated entrapment and even creating crimes and fabricating evidence.
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Sun 14 Dec 201420:30GMT
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | John Sweeney |
| Producer | Meirion Jones |
| Producer | Owen Phillips |
| Editor | Ceri Thomas |
Broadcasts
- Sat 13 Dec 201401:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sat 13 Dec 201415:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 14 Dec 201409:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 14 Dec 201420:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD