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Shock twist over ABC reporter's role in underworld crime podcast
- ABC launches formal probe into reporter Mahmood Fazal over true crime podcast payments and funding arrangements.
- Naumenko says cash payments were made to Fazal for podcast episodes and questions ABC disclosure.
- Fazal defends his stance, claiming cash demands were taken out of context according to his lawyer.
- Naumenko alleges the ABC investigation lacks timely communication and transparency.
- The podcast funding involved Vegastars, a crypto casino, linked to the episode payments.
- Naumenko says the podcast was scrapped after the dispute over payment.
- Naumenko blames management for slow responses as investigation unfolds.
- Fazal faces an internal probe amid allegations tied to his Four Corners reporting background.
- Napomenko’s family incident connected to coverage highlights safety concerns amid reporting.
- ABC declined to comment publicly on ongoing internal investigations.
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