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Jan 2024
47m 5s

The Fake Sheikh | Mahmood Unmasked | 2

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Mahmood’s status as king of the sting is under threat. Phone hacking is a new tool that’s cheaper and easier than his elaborate ruses. So he doubles down. More stings, more disguises, more famous targets. Until one of those targets starts to fight back.Listen to British Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad ... Show More
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