ABC removes more Four Corners episodes from sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal
The ABC has removed two more episodes by sacked Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal amid a continuing investigation into the former Mongols bikie club member.
The public broadcaster withdrew the content on Monday and edited a third segment contributed by Fazal to The Postcode Wars due to concerns about anonymous interviewees.
Four Corners episode Silent Orders and Background Briefing episode Meet the Teens at the frontline of organised crime were the latest of Fazal’s stories to be pulled down.
The former ABC journalist was sacked in May after being the subject of an internal investigation into his podcast appearance with a former underworld figure in 2025.
A review into Fazal began after allegations an anonymous source appeared in two of Fazal’s stories under different aliases while their face was obscured by a mask.
The public broadcaster said its investigation found “policies concerning the use of anonymous interviewees were not followed to a level that meets our editorial standards”.
“Therefore, in order to ensure complete confidence in published content, we have taken the decision to remove them,” the ABC said in a statement.
In regards to the edited episode, the ABC said it had removed Fazal’s contribution.
“Outside of this segment, the episode meets our editorial standards and will remain available online with an editor’s note,” the statement said.
“The ABC is committed to journalism of the highest standard. Maintaining the trust of Australians depends on upholding those standards and we take any concerns about our journalism seriously.”
Fazal’s contract was terminated in May after his involvement on the Word on the Streets podcast with Ryan Naumenko.
The Melbourne media personality alleged Fazal demanded to be paid in cash and the podcast fell apart after two episodes.
Since May, four ABC episodes involving the sacked journalist have been removed due to “accuracy concerns”.
Fazal is an award-winning journalist and a former bikie club member who reported on crime, violence and terrorism.
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